destinystrings | backdated to the 11th

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backdated to the 11th

Who: The Strings KH Contingent
Where: Pisces Apartments, floor five common area
Summary: Roxas (and Terra) brought home a stray, is he responsible enough to feed and care for an amnesiac destined to bring the worlds to ruin?
Warnings: Spoilers maybe, but that's it

It was hard to stay unconscious when being jostled around, but all he really got from it were flashes of movement, scenes that didn't stay fixed in his mind long enough to really register where they were from. The sensation of being carried was strange, and he gripped on slightly at the odd feeling.

Where... where...

A big building loomed up out of nowhere. More movements, bumping. The feeling of upward motion... pressing down on him. Closed his eyes... voluntarily, at least. It was hard to keep them open.

Faces. Other people. Voices. Probably talking about him. Something soft, and he finally was still. Soft all around. He curled up slightly, attempting to burrow away in it, letting his mind ease.

Safety. Unconsciousness was all too quick. His body relaxed into the grip of slumber.

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Saying that this would be awkward as all hell was definitely going to be an understatement, especially after what was just revealed as truth not long ago. What was in store for them all back in their own worlds. Still, it would be unfair of them to simply ignore the situation and let the darkness fester within him. Thus, she approached him on the couch, kneeling down to his level for a moment.

"Hey... are you alright?"

Curled up in the blanket that Xion had given him, he'd been dozing lightly now that he'd been left alone. Hearing Aqua approach his eyes fluttered open and he looked at her, a small smile crossing his face.

"I think I'm just tired... I feel less out of it, if nothing else."

She offered a faint smile at that. Well, it was a start... Though she wondered, was this how he was before shit hit the fan?

"I'm glad. You had us worried, you know?" If there was a hint of teasing, it's drowned out by concern.

They were worried? He cocked his head slightly, taking the words in.

"So you know me?"

Oh, how could she explain this one? 'Oh, you kind of choked me shortly before I fell into a very dark place' wasn't the best choice of words. It wouldn't even sound like her if she did say it. So instead, she nodded once.

"We met once. At least, we did in my time. This place is... strange, calling us from different points in time and space." Better to stick with the truth. "But that doesn't mean much with us. My friends and I are the kind of people who care about anyone we come across."

Except Vanitas, Maleficent, and Pete. They are basically the exceptions to the rule.

"...You don't remember?"

"Really?" He frowned, scouring the emptiness of his mind for any sort of recollection but none was forthcoming. It was disconcerting to say the least... he shook his head as though that would dislodge something, anything.

Nothing, simply nothing.

He rubbed his face, peeking out at her over the tips of his fingers as though somehow that would make her more familiar.

"I... simply do not remember anything before this place. Just... a strange dream and then... the street." He swallowed shallowly, eyes lowering to gaze at the edge of the blanket he was clutching tightly. "I'm sorry."

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"Mm..." She nodded faintly, nothing but concern, and maybe a little fear, showing. "You don't have to apologize for something you can't help. It's okay."

It wasn't his fault, at least consciously. She offers a faint, kind smile. "I'm Aqua."

What isn't asked aloud is, at least, implied. 'Do you remember your name?'

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Everyone was understanding about it... it was a relief, to a degree. Not having to worry about it or try to explain it. He was much more at ease, and comfortable enough to speak plainly.

That much he could do, though... talking with the other girl - Xion - had shaken that much loose. "I'm Xehanort," he replied with a pleased smile. Remembering one thing was a victory in and of itself.

Indeed. It's almost like they'd been through this before, too. Though at the mention of the name, she almost internally froze. It was hard to forget the old man.

"It's nice to meet you, Xehanort," At least she could be kind about it. "Though, I should probably warn you... Some people may not react well to your name because of someone far more old than us."

Just like a certain old warrior had with not just her magic, but the Persona ability altogether.

"What do you mean?" It was fairly obvious what she meant, but he wanted clarification on just why people would have a hard time with him having that particular name. What had this other person done?

"...I mean this other Xehanort hurt a lot of people. Some more than others." Tell that to ~~the guy in Terra's heart~~ your dead Master, Aqua. "Though...most weren't willing to tell me. Even where I was before the dream we all have prior to waking up in the streets."

"Is it a secret? If it's such a secret, then people shouldn't react to it so noticeably..."

"To be honest... I don't really know. Though, I think it's more they're afraid than anything." Which was true; they are afraid. "It's still not fair, though. So if they start, let me know, okay?"

In other words, you ~~have been adopted~~ have an older/younger sister now. Wat do.

"... all right." It's a bit strange, to think of this young woman as some sort of authority, but it's better than nothing and he acquiesces for a moment. Then, the real curiosity kicks in and he regards her carefully.

"You didn't know me before, then?"

"Only once, but you didn't tell me your name then, either."

Which was true, and if she'd heard that thought then Aqua wouldn't be surprised, considering the fact that he hadn't seen her in action (when he could remember) just yet. Still, for now? He could probably use somewhere to rest that wasn't such a public place.

"My apartment is a few floors higher, if you'd like somewhere more private to rest for the night. The people at City Hall will want to talk to you like they do for everyone when they first arrive."

But considering how he was right now, it would likely be a bad idea for him to go now. Aqua wouldn't want him to become overloaded like...

"Oh... I'm sorry." Perhaps it had only been in passing, or there hadn't been time. Being in full possession of his faculties, he would have assumed he would at least introduce himself to people he met. It was hard to say the circumstances of that meeting, though. There must have been some reason that she kenw him by sight alone.

The idea of somewhere quiet was nice though... the buzz of voices and activity around him was getting a bit draining. He did need some proper sleep at some point, though napping on the couch was nice enough. Thinking about it made him sleepy, and he managed to stifle a yawn. "That's very kind of you to offer... thank you."

"It's alright." Or something much, much more grave... yet she would not speak of it for now (or likely at all, if she could help it). Instead, she simply smiled, offering a hand when she stood. At least in his condition, he completely missed the communicator attaching itself behind his ears.

That was something else she'd likely have to explain once he slept. Oh joy. "It's no problem."

Aw, someone sounded tired.

Oh... she wanted to go now. He sat up slowly, blinking a little and pulling the blanket around himself a bit more tightly. Moving around would help wake him up a bit if nothing else.

"You said that you and these people take in the lost... who exactly are you?"

She was about to turn around and likely lead the way to her apartment when he said that. ...Talk about being blunt when it came to matters of the heart. Even not knowing what he was asking, it took all she could to keep herself from saying that she was lost, too.

"I guess you could say I'm a guardian of those who lost their way."

A Guardian of Light; the lone beacon in the darkness.

His face twisted into an unreadable expression for a moment as he took that statement in. Slowly he rose to his feet, keeping the blanket and the warmth and security it offered. It was the only thing that really felt real at the moment... for all he knew, this girl and the other one could just be odd illusions of whatever was happening in his mind. Like... the other person, the one before the buildings.

"Lead on, guardian. Show the way, then."

Aqua nodded faintly, leading to the elevator. Of course she would lead, even though something about turning her back on him made her skin crawl in warning: 'Don't do it.'

Yet she did... and nothing happened. She still smiled as she led the way. Maybe a little silent, before asking one thing.

"Is there anything you'd like to know... about this place?"

Small talk; she could handle it.

He was so focused on moving - one foot after another, slowly trailing after her, shivering slightly - that when she spoke, it took a moment for him to process what she'd said.

He thought for a while about that, mulling things over. There was much to know about this place, wherever it was, but...

"There will be plenty of time to learn about this place. Tell me more about the other people, the ones who found me, the ones in that room."

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backdated to the 11th

CONVERSING WITH THE AMNESIADERP, GO~

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and now that I am on a computer that isn't blue-screening...

yaaay