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[limitless_land]

[What am I supposed to do now?

He doesn't know when his perpetual black faded into sleep, nor when he fell back on his bed--or when he got soaked for that matter. What he did know was that when he awakened... he was soaked, and could smell saltwater. Not to mention he was on the ground somewhere.] What...?

[Riku opens his eyes beneath the blindfold, regretting it a moment when the salt water began to make them sting. What he can subtly make out behind the cloth was that he was in a city of sorts, a few Hearts and shadow figures-meaning whole individuals-passing by... and was that a coral split into two? He shook his head, getting to his feet. Maybe it was time to get some answers, as well as dry off.

His hand immediately finds the SFC and after studying it along with drying off/out his blindfold and himself to the best of his ability if the towel over his head is anything to go by... he decides to make his presence known. The feed clicks.]

...Vatheon, huh. I don't suppose anyone would have any ideas as to why we are in the first place?

[Of course, the local who gave him a towel and a hair dryer for his blindfold had said nothing about why he was here. Rather, they changed the subject rather quickly. It irritated him, yes, but maybe someone else had the answers he desired.

Anyone wandering the plaza could quite well find him donning the black coat synonymous with the Organization and eyes hidden by a black blindfold to match, leaning against the wall of one of the many stores, examining the SFC and its functions as he gained his bearings.]

Comments

[Action forever bb]

[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

[Joshua saw the feed--heard it, really, but details--and was...surprised by how much relief he felt. He must be getting soft if Riku managed to get so close to him. A shame that it seems he'll be starting over with someone who sounds younger than last he heard the silverette's voice.

Though Riku has forgotten, the Composer has not, and he's going to make a little game out of this as "payback" for Riku's "loss" of memories.

This is why he went out of his way to materialize near the plaza, and walks over to the blindfolded youngster with an air of nonchalance. His hands are in his pockets, and when he stops, he rests one on his hip.]

Supposedly it's an experiment. Goodness, Riku, I didn't think your memory was so faulty!

[but of course <3]

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[It's only by a few months, really. And those few months meant more secrets, and showing them in ways his future self wouldn't appreciate anyone seeing. And... oh, damn it all. He was going to pay for something for after his current time, wasn't he.

He noticed the strong presence appearing close by, and upon seeing the 'teen' it seemed to be coming from he raised an eyebrow. Not necessarily at the power, but the words the other silverette spoke.]

...What are you talking about, and how do you know my name?

omg there's going to be so much epic because of this, I can feel it. XD

[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

[There's always a price to be paid, as they say.

He smirked, altogether too amused, despite the rather sobering fact that his original thought was confirmed with those two questions. Joshua flipped his hair, a force of habit when in his RG identity.]

Well, it's quite the conundrum, wouldn't you say? We ended up here by some inexplicable force, and now we can't escape. The exit eludes us much like a shadow that turned the corner on the other end of an alley way. So, we're stuck here.

[Joshua giggles, ignoring the other question.]

Do I need to spell it out more for you?

There is ;w; Only reason I didn't change it back to his old canon point was because of dis epic.

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[As if "Ansem's" shadow wasn't enough.

Glad one of them is amused. As for Riku, he's frowning with his arms crossed as he watched and listened to the other speak. Something about him was slightly off-putting and garnered a faint dislike, though the similarity between himself and this guy seemed to lower the bar to annoyance.

But for ignoring the question... he scowled.]

Could have done without the analogy. [Eye twitch. The shadows seem to like him.]

[Voice]

[kingofsweets.livejournal.com]

[Perk!

He knows that voice. Tsu was at the cake shop, picking up his order of Dacquoise when he head the SFC talk in a friend's voice. He pulled it out of the pocket of his usual wrinkled trench coat. It could just be someone who sounded like him. One way to find out! Response time.]

We aren't one hundred percent sure other than we are fuel for a barrier.

[Voice]

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[Sorry bro, he doesn't recall.

Riku looks up to the barrier above all their heads, unable to see the sky. Heh. What a fitting place for someone like him; another "prison" surrounded by water.]

A barrier, or the barrier? [Well, he has the snark of your friend.]

[Voice]

[kingofsweets.livejournal.com]

The barrier. [It was kind of like Xion all over again!]

...is your name Riku? [Decided to chance it.]

[Voice]

[royalsheikah.livejournal.com]

[ Zelda was still in the plaza, having stayed around to get a dry change of clothes. When her SFC beeped, she nearly jumped out of her skin. She listened curiously, before prodding at the SFC, trying to remember how to respond in return. ]

Those I have talked to say they do not know for certain, but the brochure I received soon after I arrived says the coral is a possible suspect.

[Voice]

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

The coral, huh.

[He looks towards it from his position; it's barely visible to him even if he would temporarily pull up his blindfold from one to get a better look.]

[Voice forever~]

[royalsheikah.livejournal.com]

Apparently it has the ability to heal ills. It is also believed to be the source of the power that keeps the barrier over our heads in place... at least, if this information can be trusted.

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

_{[So, Riku, there is a black-hooded figure throwing a punch to the back of your head. WAT DO.]}

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[The natural, knee-jerk reaction he did to Xion when she tried to swing at him from the front? Well, sort of. Duck and sweep his feet around in a kick. Coat like his, Organization XIII. But this particular scent he wasn't used to.

Now a wait to see what said black-hooded figure would do. If he would attack again, or-- Yeah, sorry man; he's already had several from your group try to kill him.]

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

_{[Yipes! In a heartbeat he's twisting his body out of the way--or so he thought. He manages to get out of harm's way of that low sweep, but as luck would have it the back of his boot catches on an uneven cobblestone and he ends up flat on his back with a thud.]}

T-The heck, man?!

[Voice]

[replicatedaster.livejournal.com]

[When Xion first looks at her SFC to listen to the message, she was not expecting that voice. Not at all. She checked the name attached to it, and her eyes went a little wide.

People were just coming back all over the place, weren't they? But from what he was saying, it seemed that he was one of those people who'd come back without their memories. Well, so far things had gone all right with that -- kind of.

She couldn't help being a little excited as she turned her own SFC on to reply.]

Riku?

[Not being helpful with those not-answers right now. Oops.]

[Voice forever~]

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[He blinks for a moment; because... only two people could have that voice. Riku pulls up his blindfold just a tad so he can read the name on the responding message more clearly. ...She was here, too? But-]

...Xion?

[Sweet, sweet brain break.]

[Voice]

[replicatedaster.livejournal.com]

[Well, he knows her, that's a good sign.

Xion just wonders where exactly he knows her from -- time-wise.]

Y-yeah, it's me.

action because ILU. 8D

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ He'd just finished up with his maintenance work at the radio station for the morning. Of course, his next order of business was the Gates of Hell. Crossing the plaza, he found himself squinting slightly at a familiar figure... yes... there was no doubt about it... ]

Riku?

[ Course, Luka was sure he'd left... but then... ]

ILU2. 8D

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[Yet another person... who seemed to know his name. Well, it was too late to pull up his hood, but he turns his head to face where the voice came from.]

...Who's asking?

[Perhaps it was a good thing he hadn't taken on his form temporarily.]

8D

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ Luka stepped up, clapping the boy on his shoulder. ]

Don't tell me you don't remember. You were here before after all.

But since you're trying to figure out the SFC all over again, I'm guessing you forgot.

Anyway, my name's Luka. I was a friend of yours and Sora's the last time you were here.

action because he wants to troll in person.

[xblood-lusting.livejournal.com]

[ Well well... what have we here? Christmas come early? Far too early for his birthday! But anyway... ]

Seems everyone's just coming back... good to see you again, Riku.

asjdkalsdjak ;A;

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[Oh goddammit- He visibly stiffened at not just the voice, but... that horrid stench. His eyes narrow as he keeps an eye on the doctor, pocketing the SFC.]

I don't know what you're talking about. [Blunt; and now he's raising his hood to further hide his expression.]

8D Prodigal son has returned.

[xblood-lusting.livejournal.com]

[ Well excuse you, he bathed today. >: But then again, this little reaction causes a barely visible smile to curl onto his lips. ]

I see... seems you barely remember your previous sojourns in this little bubble, do you?

I suppose reintroductions are in order.

/late

[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

'Bout time you showed back up; I was starting to think I'd killed the trend.

/never too late, man.

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[...This is going to be annoying as hell that he doesn't remember a blasted thing, isn't it. And since the last thing he remembers about this one is a chakram to the spine--]

Ever hear of being fashionably late?

Re: /never too late, man.

[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

[It's all good, Riku; Axel likes to spy on other conversations. He knows you apparently got into the brain bleach. But we can play dumb for a bit and see what happens~

Plucking at the front of his coat, he chuckles a bit.]

The coats are rather fashionable, aren't they?