Am...I back? Thank goodness. I wasn't sure if a Nobody would really return. At least nothing feels different.

But that's...no surprise. It was only a day, wasn't it?

[ And like they do, her device has randomly turned on, showing an area on the edge of the City where there are some shops to one side, and behind her there are sounds of a construction site. She actually wears hers around her neck since her dress doesn't have any pockets so this video is pretty much just...Nagi's face while they talk. ]

Oh... It's so pretty.

[ She holds her wrist up, which showcases a cute charm bracelet with a heart charm on it. ]

It has a heart...

[ She lowers her wrist, and Nagi blushes and looks away. ]

Mm. I wanted to apologize.

[ She's smiling at him, even though the camera can't see it, and the video suddenly becomes dark as she leans over and hugs him a little. At least the audio still works. ]

Thank you. I like it very much.

[ Since it's dark, the camera can't catch this either, but the little golem that's always with her is suddenly fluttering above her head, which is odd in public, so she looks up just in time to see a couple I-Beams falling from the construction site. ]

Nagi!

[ Nagi comes into view again as the video shows her shoving him out of the way, but before she can follow him, both the audio and video turn to static before completely cutting off. ]

( ooc note; )

People are acting different, I guess. But some things are the same. It's still loud here. Very loud since Sora left. The clock just keeps ticking. That will never change.

People also keep dying. Soon, will there be nobody left? Even then, we'll still be here. This world shrouded in darkness.

Maybe then...it will be quiet. Maybe not.


[ ooc; DEMYX STOLE MY IDEA no j/k. But this is sort of pulling from the Princess Tutu-verse, because that is a pretty good example of not having a heart. SRSLY NOT CARING ABOUT ANYTHING. She'll still draw, but she only really draws black blobs. ]

This seems to happen a lot, doesn't it? I don't understand it... How do you know who will stay and who will go?

Nagi, did you get to meet

Kairi, are you

I just hope all the reunions are good ones.

[ The audio switches on, and Naminé's voice can be heard weakly. ]

I—I think I need help. I only wanted to decorate... I didn't think it would be like this.

[ And she suddenly stops talking, some heavy growling heard in the background along with heavy footsteps. A few minutes pass before it fades, and she whispers again. ]

There are monsters here. I can't seem to get out... The portal doesn't work. Sora Someone, please — !

[ And the audio's cut off when a loud roar is heard, as she drops the device in alarm. ]

I...owe some apologies. Again. But first I should thank that boy who knows magic for stopping me, even if it was only temporarily. You don't need to worry. I didn't actually succeed.

Roxas, Axel, Nagi... Again, I'm very sorry.


[ ooc; So Nami didn't really return to Sora's place after midnight, just fyi to Sora-mun. She's just chilling in some random apartment somewhere to be by herself, even with the tickin'. ]

[ The audio starts rather suddenly as her device falls to the ground just as she exits a portal into the square. Beyond her footsteps, though, there are more, as unfortunately Axel followed her before she could close it. ]

Ah-- No! Leave me alone! You won, Axel!

[ There's the sound of the fountain nearby, so at least she can run into it if there's a fire hazard. ]

I'm still getting used to being back in the City, but it seems like most things haven't changed. Some people have gone home or...ceased to exist disappeared, but Sora and Riku are still here, at least. And Roxas, too.

I heard it had been somewhat calm, but it doesn't look that way to me. I should look for a new job if I want something to do with my days. Maybe I can work at one of the flower shops. That seems like a good way to...not fear them get used to them.

...Nagi? May I speak with you?

I don't understand. It wasn't like this. Why am I...? Kairi?



Oh. The City?

The longer I'm here, the more I have time to think about the past. The past should stay in the past, shouldn't it? The City offers everyone a second chance... A different road to walk that they otherwise couldn't see.

I forgive you, Larxene, for all those things you said to me, and for trying to torture me. I forgive you, Marluxia, for manipulating me into staying in that prison. And I forgive you, Axel, for nearly killing me.

...It feels...special, to forgive. What does it feel like to forgive when you have a heart? Is it more difficult? Sora? You forgave me for the things I did to you... I'm still very grateful.

There are some things I should say.

But after the last time, an apology sounds so hollow. What should I say? Should I say anything at all?




...I would like to apol

[ deleted after five seconds, but feel free to have caught it if you were fast enough ]

I haven't been very social. I guess I just became...preoccupied with things. A lot happened, and I needed some quiet.

But I guess that's a little hard lately. Everything has been coming to life this week. It's a little difficult to use the chairs in the kitchen right now... Whenever I sit in one, it starts to lift up. I didn't sit long enough to let it take me anywhere, though.

It seems like harmless magic, at least. I guess we'll be having dinner on the floor tonight.

I guess this is another one of those confusing weekends. I thought it was supposed to be the first weekend of the month? That probably threw some people off. Not that anyone can...prepare for this sort of chaos.

At least it's quiet in the apartment. I've just stayed inside today, practicing making truffles. I don't know if I'm any good at it yet. I'll have to practice some more.

Um... I gave most of them to Roxas, but there's some left over if you want any, Sora. Or...anyone else? I need other people's opinions if I want to get better.



[ ooc; She's affected by I Cannot Tell a Lie, but hasn't had the chance to actually find out about it yet. ]

Yesterday was...loud. And violent. It's good that it's over. Staying inside seemed like the safest idea. I'm sorry I didn't show up for work because of it. But the tea party was nice, Miss Road. Thank you for inviting me. And the dress you helped me pick out was nice, Grell.




Riku...and Kairi are gone. Now it's just... I'm sorry, Sora.

At first it looks like nothing but an empty white room. So pure in it's lack of color that it's almost impossible to even find the corners or see where the ceiling is. It never starts, and it never ends. There's no door, so you'll just have to leave the same way you came.

There are mirrors, upon closer examination, but it's hard to tell. When you look at them, there's no reflection. No frame. They're there, and you know it, but they might as well not be. Their existence seems meaningless until one reveals the reflection of a girl. She has dark hair and a kind smile, the landscape of a beach in the distance, but if you turn to look, that's not what you see.

It's just a blonde girl, her expression blank as she sits in a white cage now dangling from the ceiling that seems to go on and on. The door is open, and she sits on the edge, hands gripping the bars while she swings back and forth. But she never climbs out. She's too busy swinging and looking down at something.

And suddenly the room isn't so pure anymore. She's looking down at what used to be her floor, but now it's nothing but darkness. Tendrils snake up here and there, teasing, but never too far from the darkness.


[ ooc; Open for anyone and everyone~ The darkness won't do anything yet. You can walk on it like a normal floor. ]

I believe I did all right on the exams. But I guess I won't be able to really relax until I get my results. Until then, I guess I should go get my dress.

Marluxia, I got the package when I got home today. This was so much more than I expected. You really shouldn't have.