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[islandshore]

[Oh, hey. Looks like somebody's figured out how to work the watch because there's a shot of this silver-haired teen. He grins at the camera, before leaning back against the edge of one of the buildings.]

So, I'm looking for a dork with spiky hair and ridiculous, yellow shoes. Kind of dense, goes by Sora. Chances here, he's lost. Sora never was the best with directions. And in a place like this, he could use all the help he could get.

So if any of you have seen him, do me a favor and point me in the right direction. Somebody's gotta keep an eye on him, after all.

Oh yeah, and anyone got any suggestions on places to scope out? This city's huge, and I've barely scratched the surface so far.

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[voice]

[whereibelong]

[If it hadn't been for Axel and Lea Xion probably would have been freaking out worrying that the other Riku had left. As it is... She can see the age, younger than he's ever looked, even when she met him.

It's like Roxas all over again, except... remembering how she and Riku first started out... It's not like she could avoid him though, especially if he's looking for Sora.]

I know where you can find him.

[That voice sound familiar, Riku?]

[voice]

[islandshore]

I had a feeling you would, Kairi. He's not getting into too much trouble, right?

[Yeah, sorry, Xion. He's just going to assume this is his other biffle.]

[voice]

[attheclocktower]

[... maybe going with voice was a bad idea. That is a very, very long awkward pause.]

He's okay [mostly, we won't bring up the Grand Prix for now] But... I'm not Kairi.

[voice]

[dreamprotector]

[...Yeah, he's definitely feeling a headache coming here.]

Sora is here, though he looks differently to how you know him.

Also... as far as keeping an eye on him goes, you are not qualified.

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[voice]

[islandshore]

Please, I'm like the only one qualified for keeping an eye on him except maybe Kairi.

And what do you mean by different?

[voice]

[dreamprotector]

You don't know enough about this place, his and your own situation to make a statement like that. Don't get me started on experience.

Older. Taller. Stronger than you.

[Yes, he is; deal with it, mini-me.]

[videoooo]

[terra_nullius]

Oh, are you one of Sora's friends?

[islandshore]

More like his best friend. I know him better than anyone--

[Wait. He squints and the camera, rubbing at his temple.]

...Did you dye your hair or something?

+1 threadjack

[quakega]

... That's not me, Riku. [He is palmfacing. Yes. He knew this would happen.]

[terra_nullius]

Dye my hair... oh, you must know Terra, too.

[afterthemoon]

You seem to hold a high opinion of him.

[islandshore]

Sure, when he's not lazing around or acting like a dork, he's a good friend. Just a little clueless...

[afterthemoon]

Everyone's clueless at that age.

1/2 videeeeeo;

[spaztastic]

Well, his name should be on the list--

[Wait a sec.]

[spaztastic]

[So hi Chibi'ku. Have a girl who has a striking resemblance to Kairi staring into the video with her her tilted.]

..................... Riku?

[islandshore]

[...Okay, what is with all these people who look and/or sound like Kairi? At least this girl doesn't have the same voice, and her outfit's definitely different, but Riku still takes a few seconds to stare before he finally responds.]

Yeah, that's me. And you are?

/threadjack

[dreamprotector]

...I didn't shrink, if that what you are wondering.

[...Him-he didn't at least.]

[video]

[aworldwithoutyou]

[So, normally, Sora might be pouring his energy into objecting to the comment about being bad with directions. He's great at finding his way around! Or better than he was a few years ago, anyway. Or maybe he would initially be a little worried about seeing a younger Riku, at what the point in time he comes from could mean for the state of their friendship, though those fears would be chased away by the fact that Riku was looking for him. Or maybe he would just be really happy to see his friend.

But his mind hasn't quite made it to any of the above trains of thought - instead he's staring at the screen, unsure of what to say even though he's kinda already turned the video reply on. Because Riku. Younger Riku. Which actually wouldn't be all that weird, here, except that Riku is already here. And older. And knows where he is. So how was this possible?

He's not even absorbing everything about the situation, honestly. The dial of his thought process is stuck on "really confused".]

...Riku?

[This is probably gonna sound like a dumb question, but what else is he supposed to ask? Enjoy your suddenly eighteen year-old best friend continuing to stare at you like he's completely clueless.]

Did...something happen?

[WHY ARE YOU SO SMALL?]

[video]

[islandshore]

[...No way.

Just... no. His older self can't seriously be right! Yet there's no mistaking that ridiculously spiky hair style, even if his voice is lower and he looks older than him. Seriously, how? Sora's supposed to be...]

...I could ask you the same thing.

[Because that's all he can think right now. Words can't describe the eeriness of this situation.]

[text]

[prototype_blues]

There's a park, if you enjoy parks.

[Blues doesn't know who it is that Riku is looking for, but hey he can suggest interesting places. That and he likes parks/open outdoor spaces so of course he'll suggest it]

[text]

[islandshore]

Might as well stop by. Not like we had any parks on the islands, anyway.

[And anything new is a step in the right direction for him, really. The freedom and space is everything he's wanted and more.]

[charmedbymemories]

I haven't seen Sora around, but if you'd like I can show you around the shopping district. You'll probably want to pick up some new things for your apartment soon anyways.

[islandshore]

Hey, anything's better than getting scolded by that older "me".

Besides, you've got a point.

[All he really has is a couple of potions, his sword, and his clothes. Not exactly the right gear for living in a huge city.]

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[princessofheart]

Sora's here and quite safe, don't worry.

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[islandshore]

...He's also older than I expected.

[Sigh. Kairi, look at your poor, disgruntled, mini-biffle.]

That other me even pointed out how much stronger he's supposed to be.