3rd Gear [Video-Filtered to the KH cast/Niveus/Kiryu and from Xehanort/Action]

[vain_sky]

[Some of his coat had caught on fire, and he was panting by the time he'd gotten out of there and far enough away to traverse the corridors of darkness once more. When he stepped out of them, he finds himself in the Wonderland district, just outside the tea shop.

It takes some fumbling, but he manages to pull the seal out of his pocket, before

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[Voice | Private]

[justabignobody]

[Riku frowns at the whole transmission - there is something up, he can feel it. This proposal of an answer for an answer... he isn't quite sure what to think of it, can't help but feel wary, but in the end he is too curious to leave it uncommented.]

If there is any way beside of wearing the Coat, I don't know about it. Why do you want to know?

...

And what are the questions?

[Voice | Private]

[vain_sky]

Because shit hit the fan.

[Blunt. To the point. He's really not in the mood for sarcasm and he's trying not to tremble at the thought of just how close he'd gotten to-- No, not thinking about that right now. Did not need Scrappers appearing out of nowhere right now.]

... What is your tie to Xehanort? In exchange, I'll tell you mine if you don't already know.
Do you know what he's been up to, and if not would you like to know?

[He pauses, thinking it over. ...Damn, he'd sunk to an all-time low, here.]

Guess I'm going to have a rather large issue on my hands after this...

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[justabignobody]

[Now isn't that a vague answer. But the lack of sarcasm bothers him as well as the following question. Why ask that? And... why offer to reveal Xehanort's plans? He needs to know the motive behind that before, giving up any of his own secrets.]

I already know. About that and your ties to Ventus. [It's the one to Sora that is troubling him.]

Why would you betray his plans?

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[vain_sky]

[It's because he doesn't trust anyone, let alone those he barely knows. Comes with the training, really and... he can't help but be wary, now. After all that just transpired he needed to know if he could share just that bit of information with him.]

More than likely only a half truth... [Welcome to the club, Riku.]

Because I've already passed the point of no return.

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[satisfythedark]

It's not dumb, if the fun was worth it. Care to share what happened?

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[vain_sky]

[Oh, Kiryu. You and your logic. He manages a small, dark chuckle at that.]

Some old fool tried making a factory to create heart-eating monsters. He forgot to make it fireproof.

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[satisfythedark]

[What? Try and say that it isn't beautiful~]

Shame on him, then. Did it burn nicely~?

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[vain_sky]

[Did he ever deny it was in the first place? It got him to laugh, after all~]

Perhaps... Why don't you be the judge?

[Here, have some accurate, wished up footage that he's going to end up showing to the authorities and keep for entertainment purposes... maybe make a remix of it later to inappropriate songs.]

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[masteryslight]

[Oh yes, he knew Vanitas was here. And wasn't happy at all about that. Still isn't. Of course, when he replies, he ignores the question.]

What has Xehanort done?

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[vain_sky]

The Heartless. He was manufacturing them here, in Splendor.

[First time he was blunt about something like this. Ever.]

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[masteryslight]

How foolish could he be?

[Eraqus tone is sharp and then, he gazes at Vanitas.]

And why tell me of this?

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[vain_sky]

[There are many ways he could answer both questions: "If he was foolish to split Ventus and myself into two in the first place..." "You have no idea..." and "Because I'm 'evil darkness' incarnate and just enjoy seeing people like you suffer' were in the top three.]

Because you should know... in case any survived the explosion.

[There is one, creepy smirk crossing his lips at the last word. Guess who had a little fun at some Heartless' expense? He'll give you a hint~]