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[limitless_land]

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I take it by now you've all seen his broadcast, and as such... you're probably wondering just what this guy is on. I... suppose now that he's here I can't run from this shadow, even if I wanted to in the first place. He goes by "Ansem," though if I know anything, it isn't his true name and even so... you don't want to get on his radar. Don't even so much as speak to him if you want to remain Whole.

[Private to Luka]
Never thought I'd have to take you up on your offer so soon, but... have any extra room? I doubt this hotel room will be sufficient enough to hide from our new Dark presence.

[Private to Joshua]
Before you say it... Yes, I know I jinxed it.

[Locked to Axel and Demyx]
...Guess I'm not the only one from your pasts that's crept up in the last week. Have any sort of game plans ready?

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[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

See, you're a blast from the past I can handle. Even if you come from a point in time that's a little obsolete as far as our alliances may go. This... not so much. I'd prefer to spend this second chance without being hurled into the same damn thing all over again.

My game plan is to nab a few folks with hearts I'd like to stay where they are and duck below the radar until we have time to come up with an actual game plan. You?

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Good to know. [the few wounds he got from your chakrams and Roxas' Keyblade definitely agree with that assessment.] You're not the only one who could have gone without this 'blast from the past.'

He already knows I'm here; hard not to when some of his darkness is still within me... but that doesn't stop me from wanting to protect the others. [A faint smirk; he's...almost expected this to happen, but it was his fear of losing control again that kept him in the shadows.]

Stay as far from his presence as possible and get Kairi somewhere safe once I find her... then the same thing. I already stuck my neck out to find out when he was was pulled from, exactly.

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[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

Looks like I may be bunking with Lea and Isa in the lower district for a bit until we get our chocobos in a row, as it were. I doubt they'd mind another roommate for a good reason, if it came to it. I'll prolly be back and forth between there and my apartment, so if Kairi needs a little creative kidnapping, I'm your guy, heh.

I never really dealt with this incarnation, but if his Nobody was a pain in the ass I don't even want to think about what sorts of trouble his Heartless is gonna cause. I ain't interested in letting history repeat itself.

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

I might be taking Luka up on his offer of shelter if he gets back to me, what with all that's happened so far. Otherwise, I'm moving from place to place. Can't afford to accidentally lead him right to anyone in particular. [A beat...and was that a smirk?] You'd better explain yourself to her after, though. Don't think she'd appreciate it, otherwise.

Want the intel now or later? [Who better to know than the former possessee?

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[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't worry--I'd give her fair warning of impending theft of person. She bit the crap out of me last time. Once bitten twice shy, as they say.

If you've got intel I've got ears, so let's hear it. Better sooner than later in this situation, I think.

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Good. [He is not going to ask. Because right now he's neutral about you; we do not want him to start seeing red behind that strip of black.]

He seems to be from just after Hollow Bastion and completing the final Keyhole. From what he's said and his little outburst, he still thinks he's going to win and drag me back down as well. [Thank you, powers that be, for making sure that his heart was in the Realm of Darkness at that point.]

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[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

[Axel looks thoughtful for a moment, trying to process this against his own timeline of events, then nods.]

He always thinks he's gonna win. I don't think that'd be any different in this incarnation. I mean, he even still pontificates at length the same. Least I don't have to pretend to care this time around.

Well, lemme know how it goes with Luka and Kairi. I think the best defense at this point is to pretend like we don't give a rat's ass that he's here, but to make sure our guard stays up anyway.

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[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

Yeah, no problem. It's Ordo 6, like I told you.

Come over when you can and I'll get you all settled in.

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[He nods faintly; thankfully with only just getting back here... he doesn't have much to pack up.]

I'll be right there, then.

[The feed clicks, and... since he doesn't really know the town that well he has to walk, so expect a knock about ten minutes later. Local had him going the wrong way, dammit.]

action forevah? 83

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ and here he was cleaning up a bit before getting the door. Damned locals. Poor sense of direction. ]

Hey. Come on in.

[ Slight sidestep to let the boy in and gesturing to an open room beside the master bedroom. ]

You can use that room. Treat it like your own.

forevah <3

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[Indeed. Note to self: trust another outsiders' directions over the locals.

He nods faintly, entering and seeming to take a look around for a moment before placing his small bag of clothes that he'd picked up with Demyx. When that's done, he turns back to face Luka with a faint smile.]

Thanks, Luka. [But then... that smile is gone.] ...You should know, though... what is bound to happen.

<3

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ And he grows serious in turn. ]

The last time you and Sora got in trouble, I couldn't do a thing to help you.
This time, I'm determined to do something instead of just sit around.

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

[He leans up against the wall, nodding faintly. So far... Luka's the only one not from his cluster of worlds that he trusts, so this is why he both took him up on the offer and why he's admitting this.]

I take it you saw that broadcast. Creepy man with a horrid tan, sounds like he landed too many jobs as a horrible narrator?

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I saw him. His prose is a little overly dramatic for my tastes but he might have a following somewhere.

Axel told me that he's not the type you should mess with. I take it you've got experience with him too?

[ Riku, there's a couch nearby. That's gotta be comfier than the wall.

Yes, it's HER couch. Ah well. C'est la vie. ]

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

We're working on one. I just wanna try and keep people I care about safe for right now. I'm gonna stay low while we do that.

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Mm. Let me know what you guys come up with. I might be able to add in some insight.

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

I don't even know what the hell I'm doing to be completely honest. I'm just going with what my gut tells me for right now.

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Which never harms anyone. Though, be careful. With how this guy is he might just see this move coming and take advantage of us all lying low.

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[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

I've come to expect you jinxing things by now. [A light tease. He's gotten over the whole forgetting everything thing, now.]

Phew, is he always like that? Oh, before I forget, do you need any assistance with handling him? [As much as Joshua doesn't like to sweat, he'll make an exception only for Riku. Because he knew him when he was here. Oh, dear, this time thing's confusing.]

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Good; it might happen again in the near future. [GOOD. Because it was hell his first day back.]

You honestly have no idea. I'm at Luka's right now, if you want the info dump on this particular idiot. [He smirks faintly, before growing serious once more.] I've been talking with Axel and Demyx in an attempt to get everyone from our World on the same page [With two exceptions] and come up with a plan. Right now, we're just making sure those of us who are less battle-seasoned are safe.

[He needs all the help he can get, bro... and he won't say with exactly what over the SFC just in case it gets hacked.]

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[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

At least it'll prove to be entertaining. [In Josh's opinion, it was deserved, and now all is forgiven~]

The info dump would be wonderful. There are some surprises I don't like. [That's okay, Joshua will be pretty relaxed and somewhat unserious for the both of them!] A good idea. No need to worry about my household and I; our looks are deceiving.

[Is that a hint of danger in his eye? Nah. Joshua sees that look and...smiles with somewhat false innocence.]

By the way, want to take a walk through the city? It'd be nice to get reacquainted, don't you think? [Read: Powwow time?]

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

It would be a shame if it didn't. [Finally. And with his luck stats, you'll definitely have some entertainment.]

The feeling is mutual. [How do you think he ended up like this in the first place? And good for him; also, dammit, when did he become Neku? :|] I can tell, somewhat.

[He is not falling for the false innocence, man; just saying. He sees right through those words, nodding.]

Alright. Need to get reacquainted with the city's layout, anyway. [Oh, the deja vu...]

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[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

I, personally, would be sorely disappointed. It's been rather quiet around here. [Joshua's certainly looking forward to seeing just how suck those luck stats are, Riku.

Joshua can only imagine how he ended up like this. Mm, Riri's been Neku ever since you apped back in. |3] Only somewhat? Though, I suppose the barrier does provide a hindrance.

[Riku would never, ever live it down from Joshua if he didn't see through it.]

Wonderful. Where would you like to meet? [So much of it will be had.]

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[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Looks like things might get shaken up quite a bit now, then. [Well, you will see soon enough with the shadow within him and the whole thing elsewhere in the city with his younger, possessed body.

It won't just be imagination, soon enough. Part of the infodump will end up admitting some of his own involvement in this madness. ...damn it.] I know it has for me, and hopefully for Ansem as well.

[He can see through a blindfold; he can see through false innocence easily. He takes a moment to reach out, focusing on that familiar darkness; there's visible shudder when he locates it.]

...The library. [Yep; and just you wait; they'll end up in the forest and he'll be able to smell the darkness that he marked the soil and lake with.]

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[oh-neku-dear.livejournal.com]

[Mm, so much mind fuckage will be had, Joshua can feel it. The silver-haired teen nods.] It's affected us all, though granted it's gotten a tad weaker.

[Oh, Riku, you're so special! Another nod.]

Wonderful, I'll see you there! [Click! Oh, boy, will that be fun to explain.

Anyway, he's at the library (the cheater, teleporting over to it instead of walking), calmly and casually waiting for Riku to arrive. He has a feeling that there will be much to discuss.