16th Sunset [Accidental Video] Backdated to ass-o'clock in the morning
--ay from me!
[What's this? The video cuts in just as Roxas is jerking back, taking a defensive stance as if worried that someone's coming to grab him. But what could cause such alarm? The video's being shot at a dramatic angle--seems the city doesn't want the residents to miss its handiwork-- in his own room. His own room which is decently well-known to be right across the hall from Axel, who everyone who's met them knows would be there in a heartbeat to fight for his blond friend. So who could be attacking the boy?]
You dragged me back, didn't you?! Just like you did to Xion!
[There's a notable pause before a familiar voice comes over the network.]
... Why're you wearing your coat.
[... Oh. It's Axel. Well, something must definitely be wrong here. If not for the fact that Roxas is acting like this toward his best friend, then for the fact that Roxas is, indeed, wearing the Organization's uniform. The only time he ever wears his coat is when travel across the Corridors is imminent.]
I always wear my coat. It's the Organization's...
[Roxas trails off, shaking his head as if he's confused and frustrated.]
--Because I always have.
[What follows this is a tense silence as Axel looks to be in apprehensive thought. Roxas seems to take it as an invitation to leave, which he goes to do before Axel makes a sudden grab for his arm.]
Roxas, wait--!
[Roxas yanks his arm away, taking a step back and glaring fiercely up at the redhead.]
Don't touch me!
[Axel complies and puts his hands in the air, quick to try not to tick him off any more than he is. He steps in the way of Roxas' exit from the room, however.]
Just let me explain.
[With surprising venom, Roxas replies immediately.] Shut up! You missed your chance to explain. I already told you I'm leaving. Get out of my way.
[Axel looks tense.] You don't know what's going on. This isn't our worl--
I said shut up! I'm not listening to your lies anymore!
[At that moment, things take a turn for the worst. Roxas summons his Keyblade--notably the one he used the last time he was here, with the simple design and without its counterpart he's gained since re-arriving some six months ago. Without hesitation, the Nobody swings on his friend. The shock of the action itself is too much for Axel--his guard is anything but up, and the strike connects to his side. He's sent out of the way of the door.
[When Roxas stands straight again, he looks shocked. Scared, even. He hadn't meant to go that far, and that is very much apparent now. He didn't want to attack his friend. His friend... his....]
I... [His face darkens for a moment before he shouts out.] I told you already... I don't trust you anymore!!
[The boy bolts down the hall. The camera accommodates to show Axel looking probably more hurt than he's ever let the network see. He takes off after him a moment too late.]
Roxas!
[But the boy is already gone into a Corridor, and it closes before Axel can reach it. The redhead stops where the portal closes, looking rather unfortunately defeated.]
... Not again....
((OOC: shift start! For those who didn't see the State of the Game request, Roxas has been shifted back in his timeline, and for the next few days, he'll have no fucking clue what's going on here LOL WHAT IS NAUTILUS?? But he'll be fine Saturday-ish, so it's okay!))
[What's this? The video cuts in just as Roxas is jerking back, taking a defensive stance as if worried that someone's coming to grab him. But what could cause such alarm? The video's being shot at a dramatic angle--seems the city doesn't want the residents to miss its handiwork-- in his own room. His own room which is decently well-known to be right across the hall from Axel, who everyone who's met them knows would be there in a heartbeat to fight for his blond friend. So who could be attacking the boy?]
You dragged me back, didn't you?! Just like you did to Xion!
[There's a notable pause before a familiar voice comes over the network.]
... Why're you wearing your coat.
[... Oh. It's Axel. Well, something must definitely be wrong here. If not for the fact that Roxas is acting like this toward his best friend, then for the fact that Roxas is, indeed, wearing the Organization's uniform. The only time he ever wears his coat is when travel across the Corridors is imminent.]
I always wear my coat. It's the Organization's...
[Roxas trails off, shaking his head as if he's confused and frustrated.]
--Because I always have.
[What follows this is a tense silence as Axel looks to be in apprehensive thought. Roxas seems to take it as an invitation to leave, which he goes to do before Axel makes a sudden grab for his arm.]
Roxas, wait--!
[Roxas yanks his arm away, taking a step back and glaring fiercely up at the redhead.]
Don't touch me!
[Axel complies and puts his hands in the air, quick to try not to tick him off any more than he is. He steps in the way of Roxas' exit from the room, however.]
Just let me explain.
[With surprising venom, Roxas replies immediately.] Shut up! You missed your chance to explain. I already told you I'm leaving. Get out of my way.
[Axel looks tense.] You don't know what's going on. This isn't our worl--
I said shut up! I'm not listening to your lies anymore!
[At that moment, things take a turn for the worst. Roxas summons his Keyblade--notably the one he used the last time he was here, with the simple design and without its counterpart he's gained since re-arriving some six months ago. Without hesitation, the Nobody swings on his friend. The shock of the action itself is too much for Axel--his guard is anything but up, and the strike connects to his side. He's sent out of the way of the door.
[When Roxas stands straight again, he looks shocked. Scared, even. He hadn't meant to go that far, and that is very much apparent now. He didn't want to attack his friend. His friend... his....]
I... [His face darkens for a moment before he shouts out.] I told you already... I don't trust you anymore!!
[The boy bolts down the hall. The camera accommodates to show Axel looking probably more hurt than he's ever let the network see. He takes off after him a moment too late.]
Roxas!
[But the boy is already gone into a Corridor, and it closes before Axel can reach it. The redhead stops where the portal closes, looking rather unfortunately defeated.]
... Not again....
((OOC: shift start! For those who didn't see the State of the Game request, Roxas has been shifted back in his timeline, and for the next few days, he'll have no fucking clue what's going on here LOL WHAT IS NAUTILUS?? But he'll be fine Saturday-ish, so it's okay!))