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[Riku is shaken and breathing heavily, like he's trying not to cry.]

Sora... Rosette... Kairi now too. Everyone's vanishing.

I should see if Toph is still around.

I'm not sure what to do. Besides that. Maybe just wait here. For them to take me. [His voice is suddenly laced with pure hatred and it intensifies as he speaks.] I'll make them pay. No matter what it takes, they're going to pay.

[He growls, but after a breath or two it devolves into a single subtle whimper.]

Sora. I never said it. It never needed to be said. But I should. Maybe you'll overhear it wherever Tagruato has you. If they have you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I did. To you. To Kairi. To our home.

I'm. So. Sorry...

[There's a long pause and a slight clinking noise.]

R-Rosette. If you were here. I wish I thought to ask...

[After a long minute and some shuffles, he begins to breathe hard again, but in a different way. A high-pitched shing comes over the recording, a sound familiar to anyone who's seen his weapon.]

Tagruato Corporation. I know you can hear this. You're giving them back. [He's raising his voice.] ALL of them! Got it?! [Pause.]

[He's yelling so loud he's nearly screaming. He can be heard by people in other rooms easily.] C'mon!!! TAKE ME!

WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?! THAT'S RIGHT!

I'M GOING TO MAKE ALL OF YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE'VE BEEN HURT BY YOU! C'MON, BRING IT!

[Recording times out]

We only basically came with what we were wearing, right? Pockets emptied. Was everyone that way?

...I wonder if it'll be the same if we leave.

(OOC: Slightly backdated)

So, how was that kiss, anyway? Looked pretty good.

I've been trying to figure out something to do for Rosette. I've already done a lot with her. Dinner, a walk, making her flowers...

Though I guess I can get her REAL flowers for a change, but I really wanna do something for her. I need to show her just how much I love her. I fixed up a necklace for her. One of the few things not stolen from that shop.

You guys got any ideas?

It's been days and I haven't seen him around. He wasn't in his room, either, and I KNOW there's no way he'd let himself get hurt by the crabs.

Donald, Demyx, Axel, Namine, Kairi... There's no way he can be gone like the others.

I hope he's safe.

I wonder who's next. What if it's me? ...What if it's Rosette?

Toph! We haven't seen each other in a while. What do you say to a little one-on-one?

[Tone becomes sarcastic.]
Normally I'd hate to beat up a little girl, but you're no girl.

Just when we thought things couldn't get any weirder.

I'm just spreading the word. If you're bitten, get healed. Now. Because if you turn into one of the monsters, we'll be sure to give you a humiliating pet name.

What I really want to to know is WHY did that happen. How does a person just turn into something THAT big, THAT quick? Where's the mass coming from? Did anyone feel any magic coming off that thing? Because otherwise this just makes even LESS sense.

Hey, Rosette? ...I need to talk to you about something you should know.

When do you want to meet?

Seriously, this has to be a joke. Where did that other one come from?!

What do you know, looks like Scrooge decided to feed us. Namine, looks like your prayer for a miracle’s been answered.

Thanks.

Heat, water, and food. Dunno about you guys, but a good meal sounds really great right now.

Anyone think this snow packs well?

Feeling better, Sora?

Edit: Mistletoe?

[Incomprehensible mutterings]

UGH great. I'd say I can't believe this, but that's just it. I can.

[Filtered from Roxas, Axel, Larxene and Marluxia, HARD]

...Maybe you're right, Namine'. It's like the system reset like when Roxas lost the Struggle.

[/Filtered]

I don't care, I'm still going to treat today like Thanksgiving. Nice dinner or not, who wants to hang out?

[OOC: Kia I have no clue where this relates to R&R, but Riku has no intentions of simply leaving.]

I can't believe it... This really worked!

Sora, Kairi? I think it's time to build a raft again.

Rosette, what about you? Wanna come if we decide it's safe? Who knows if crabs can swim.

[OOC: hope you don't mind, Dia. Strikes semi-legible.]

I already told Sora, but this is for you too, Kairi. Namine and I worked out some designs based on books. She drew all the designs and I carved them. Now we can spar in style.

I scanned one of her sketches.


Sora, I made sure the grip on yours was longer so you could get a better hold on it. Kairi? The grip actually screws off on yours. Huge pain trying to find the parts... But there's a halberd handle you can use if you'd prefer that.

Hey Sora, you know the washer and dryer you, me and Demyx hauled in? Looks like the dryer has stopped working. My clothes always came out smelling funny anyway. I can’t figure out how to fix it, and hanging clothes out the window and in the bathroom’s gonna get old really fast. Know of another one around, or should I keep looking?

Also, does anyone know where I can find some wood carving knives and chisels? I need a whetstone too. I have saws, and I got a pocketknife, but that’s it.

[Private to Naminé]

Hey, Naminé, I need a favor. If I give you wood, can you draw stuff on it for me? I can trace the lines with a chisel no problem.

[/Private]

[OOC Info: Riku's been quieter and secretive in more recent times, but at the time of this post interacting characters would notice a change to an atypical mood that could almost be described as "cheerful."]

I know several computers had this message, did yours too?

THIS MESSAGE IS CLASSIFIED
UNIT H85244
SPECIAL SECTION CFP-TCI
PRIORITY ONE REQUEST COORDINATES/STATUS RE:
CV-102
CV-108
CV-109
TRANSMISSION IN THE BLINDZONE: I.D. REQUIRED
REQUEST IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
END TRANSMISSION

CV-108 had no windows or something right?

Was anyone able to reply? I had to copy this down since the computers around locked up. Even a hard reboot still resulted in a frozen computer. I couldn't even try to hack into it. (Namine? Did you get this? Any luck?)

Looks like we're going to need an ID, but what kind? ...It looks like wherever you disappeared to, you were at these coordinates. Could you have sent a message to these guys?

[OOC: this is outright ironic since my internet went down last night. Stupid apartment complex...]

I know we've found a new place and all, but I'm still exploring a lot. Considering all that's happened lately, I figured it would be good to know what options we have if we have another problem, or need more supplies. If any of you need me, I'm always around in the evening (or with Sora on patrol).

Well, Sora beat me to the punch and posted in his journal here, but I'll post here anyway. We have a fairly large pool behind our place at Keyblader's Court, and pretty much everyone's invited. (You'd know if you're not, so if you have to ask, you're welcome to come.)

We have food and drink, but since we don't know how many people are coming, if everyone could bring something, that would be great. Just in case we run out of hamburgers and hot dogs. (I think we'll be okay. Don't worry I got some veggies too, for anyone who wants them grilled.)

Also, if anyone has a favorite song they'd like to play, bring your disks. I found a nice music player.

Everyone bring your towels, trunks and suits! The party starts tomorrow at 2 pm.

Warning: You will get wet, you may get soaked!

[Private to Keyblader's Court Residents]

I found some silly looking things called "Tiki Torches" but they'll do the trick if the party goes on past dark and we don't want to just use the pool lights.

Guys, I don't think we have enough outdoor chairs. Do we want to see if we can track some down or just let people put out towels? And has everyone found their suits?

What's with the heatwave? I didn't think this world would be this hot in September. Not that I'm complaining. Feels more like home. ...Minus the beaches.

I'm gonna raid some of the stores and see if I can find some trunks. You should do the same, guys. Soon as I find some, I'm draining the pool to give it a good scrub-down. (I'll be getting up early the next two days, so I know I'll see you at least, Kairi.) Any volunteers to help me clean? I know you're good with water, Demyx.

At least the water will feel about the same, right?

[Private to Sora]

...I was able to summon back Way to the Dawn again. It was in one piece.

What's going on? Has your Keyblade ever broken before? Could it be because my heart is...?

It really did look bigger than Groundshaker, Sora. Man, that thing is huge, and I was pretty far away. I climbed a fire escape when I heard strange echoes. Considering your post, you must've been pretty close, this time.

There's gotta be some pretty big fish in the bay for it to survive. I don't get it.

[OOC: Replies would be considered instant, since he'd be hanging around a computer until they had any idea where to run off to.]

[Private from Larxene, probably easily hackable since he may not know her SN.]

Okay, I know more than just the people I've met can read this. A friend has been badly hurt and we have to know where she is! Has anyone seen a girl with blonde hair wearing a white dress? Her name is Namine, and she could be anywhere that has computer access. She thinks she's somewhere to the south, and she says it's "colorful."