9th Dawn ✯ This will make you ultranumb... [Action/Voice/what have you. T^T]

[limitless_land]

[The buzz from Christmas was still there, but it had begun wearing off fast when there was one particular presence missing from the bed. When he awoke, realizing that the presence was still gone... the first thing he did was pull out the SFC from the bedside drawer to scroll through the names. In doing so, he found a note on top of it.]

[Xion was gone.]

[...Xion... He held his breath, reading that message. Thanking him? ...He didn't deserve her thanks, not with what he later did to her best friend. It's hard to remember even her name now, huh. ...No, he wouldn't forget; never again.]

[After a moment to compose himself, he went ahead with his original plan. Riku scrolled through the list, searching for Kairi's name not just once, not twice, but a total of six times. Nothing...]

[Just like Xion, one of his closest friends was gone, too. In a dazed state he sat up and closed the drawer; hearing a bit of resistance since his eyes were closed to keep back any moisture. ... Opening his eyes, he checked the drawer again to see what was keeping it from closing: two presents small enough to fit in the palm of his hand, one addressed to him and Sora each.]

[...He decided that it would be best to open his in the living room, since Sora was still asleep. ...Lazybones. T^T]

[Riku took a piece of paper with him, writing a small letter to Kairi. Whether he'd be able to give it to her or not if she ever returned or not, he didn't know, but it was better than nothing.]

Kairi,

I never got to properly thank you, for all that you've done here. Don't know if you'll remember or not by the time you read this, but...

Thank you. For being there when I needed you most- when the darkness was so close to my heart that it was becoming hard to see the truth right there before my eyes. When I let it control me again, before I met another friend who's helping me learn to keep it in line.

...And I'm sorry for being weak- for not saying what I should have while you were here. I-

[-I love you, and Sora both. The only family I have left... is never written. Instead, he clutched the good luck charm Kairi had meant to give him on Christmas and that unfinished letter close as he broke down in tears.]



[OOC: This has been backdated to December 29th. Feel free to bug the emo kid via SFC or action.]

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[bequeathal.livejournal.com]

[ He watches the series of actions with a concerned, quiet expression. Adrian can tell something is the matter, but is not sure how to ask ]

... Riku? Do you need someone to talk to?

It doesn't have to be me, perhaps you can tell me who and I can find them for you?

Video.

[automail-artist.livejournal.com]

[She looked sad as she looked him over.]

Riku...are you okay?

[Video] And YES! BEFORE THE KIDNAPPING! \o/ I CAN TAG SOMETHING FFFFF. ;w;

[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

[Loss of a loved one always seems to affect people in different ways, though this is the more common one. Joshua watches for a moment or two before responding. He feels that Riku should have a little time to grieve to himself, as that's healthy. Too much gets to be tiresome and unproductive.]

See, this is why I can't see you with a heart of pure darkness. You care too much. Though, that could be why it targets you anyway.

apartment bros unite

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

_{[So someone was taking the normal way out of the apartment for once when he heard the crying? This guy. It caught his interest pretty quickly, so he lightly knocks on the doorframe.]}

Hey, uh... You okay in there, dude?

[Action]

[lockandkeyblade.livejournal.com]

[Sora's voice is still sleepy and he rubs his eyes as he stands in the doorway.]

... Riku?