[ Caught unawares by the message in question, Naminé spends a few long moments after she finds it squinting at the paper and the name attached before answering. (Surely Sora's not one for hidden meanings--) ]
I suppose I usually make sure my sketchbook is covered, if I have it with me. I don't mind the rain as long as the papers are safe. Although when it's raining starfish I do try to get out of the way of those first.
Were you running? You're usually good at staying on your feet.
[ Fortunately it was an 'almost,' so it's only a mild concern, but... ]
It is pretty hot, but I don't mind it so much. It reminds me a bit of somewhere I'd like to go, so it's a little like having a piece of that place here.
But I guess since you're used to the heat it's probably just annoying for you, isn't it?
i was! but i didn't fall completely, it turned into more of a sliiiiide
and growing up on the island it was usually always hot except for when the rainy season rolled around, yeah. but i dunno this heat feels different, you know?
Was it the kind of slide where it feels like you're going to do the splits by accident? Or the kind where you might skin your knee?
[ Not that it matters too much, but she might be trying to assess whether to offer medical services as an option, since she's been practicing. ]
Maybe that makes sense. After all, a lot of things are different here. Even if we've been here a long time, this is still a dream, so whatever happens here is probably never exactly like it would be in reality.
[ Her sympathetic wince is late, expression scrunching a little. Not the first time he's banged up his knees, indeed. ]
Well, next time you do hurt your knees, I can try to look after you if you need it. Since we live so close together it could be convenient. I've been practicing magic, but it's hard to learn to heal without someone who's injured, so you'd really be the one helping me.
[ And it'd certainly give her both worry and peace of mind at the same time to be of assistance that way.
But that question he poses does take some thought. Her pen dots the paper once or twice as she considers. ]
It was pretty weird when everything got covered in starfish. Then again, being a pumpkin or a doll was pretty strange too, but those weren't really things that I saw.
[ So much as physical experiences. And honestly, you know she's seen some stuff when what strikes her as most odd is something semi-normal being out of place, rather than the full-on fantastical shenanigans like candy corn golems. ]
Although I think that the most unusual sights I've ever seen weren't in this world at all, or part of any dream.
[Sora notes the help she offers for later. He'll do his best to check in the next time be bangs himself up. For now, he's curious about the rest of her writing.]
you turned into a pumpkin? that sounds fun.
but what's the most unusual thing you've seen then? was it something back home?
[ Technically, Naminé does have a pencil in hand when she registers that a message has come in. Still, she hardly waits to finish that latest sketchy line before setting the little stick of wood aside in favor of her journal. The sender, when she discovers who it is, is not an expected one, but apart from her brief moment of blinking realization, the pleasant surprise doesn't delay her much. ]
Well, that's ominous. Her pen hovers a moment; there really isn't any way to interpret that offer that makes it sound like good news, is there? But, er, maybe she can approach this... delicately... ]
I wouldn't pass up the opportunity, as long as no one's getting hurt on purpose. Is someone in trouble?
[ Naminé's shoulders sink as she lets out her half-held breath as a hum. The situation doesn't sound too urgent, so perhaps she was worried for nothing. (This thought does not, in fact, stop her from worrying.) ]
I see. In that case, I'll do my best to alleviate them.
[ If nothing else, she feels a bit more comfortable with the probability that she'll be able to manage to do so successfully, reading that. Already setting aside her art supplies, she pauses to respond to the additional message. ]
It's no trouble. I can come to you wherever you are if that would be easiest.
[ If he - or any other hypothetical patient - isn't in proper shape to move around too much. But she doesn't like that idea, and he seems the type to try not to cause inconvenience, so-- maybe it wouldn't hurt to put forth another option. ]
Or if you're close to the housing district, I'm already at home. I wasn't expecting any guests, but I think I might have some leftover cookies.
[He exhales, giving her words a few thoughtful moments before he responds.]
I'm not far. I'll come to you.
[That much is true enough, at least; he had been on his way to the housing district anyway when he realized he needed help. He could have gone home, probably -- maybe he should have. But the thought of Princess Zelda fretting and unable to help...well, he's caused enough of her frustration to last a lifetime, he thinks.
Nonetheless, it's not lost on him that he's exchanging the princess's concern for Naminé's. If he could step back a few moments and change his actions, perhaps he might decide differently, knowing that. ...Hm. For the moment, he doesn't have the bandwidth to worry about it overmuch; even if he wanted to, that's not a power he's ever had.
True to his word, it's not long before she'll hear a soft knock at her door.]
[ She's poised during the delay, still seated but with her feet pressed into the floor, ready to stand, as she watches the open page of her journal. Maybe she'll have to stand either way, whether he comes to her or she goes to him, but somehow it feels as if she'll miss something, somehow, if she moves too soon. It's a silly notion on its face, yet she's relieved nevertheless to have an answer, when it comes. ]
Okay. I'll be waiting.
[ And, in fact, she will be. The treehouse she's directed Link to is a quiet one, modest in size but tastefully designed, with a wide window that overlooks the walkway below. Most notably, there's a special bridge connecting its side door to the much larger, more haphazard treehouse nearby. For every degree of boisterousness the appearance of that more sizable homestead might possess, Naminé's smaller house has an equal measure of cozy serenity.
But that doesn't mean she's one to stay idle. Almost as soon as Link knocks, there are delicate footsteps from the other side of the door, and presently Naminé draws it partway open to meet him with an expression held carefully in check. She's been anticipating what she might find out about his state, has already trying to steel herself, just in case - yet there's really no hiding the immediate, searching look in her eyes as they seek him out past the edge of the door. Whatever she finds... well, she'll just have to try to keep her reaction to herself, right? ]
... Hello. [ Ah. Perhaps she should have thought more on what she'd say. What comes to mind first is a slightly awkward, yet no less sincere, ] It's-- good to see you again.
[since he was out of commission when she'd first gotten back to their housing, once he's gained enough energy... it's time to be the mom friend and check up on everyone.]
[ Naminé's been awfully quiet over there in her little satellite treehouse. Not that she's ever one to make noise - but there's a small yet telling delay before she answers. (How should she answer? Despite her doubts on the subject, it's Riku; he'll get as much of the truth as she dares.) ]
I'm not sure. After everything, I don't feel quite like myself.
[ More importantly, and this time without a lag; ]
What about you?
[ She's probably heard some of what went on with him, by now - and can only hope he's as candid about the matter as she finds herself compelled to be. ]
[ There's a whole town out there probably in similar state, not to mention each other. And the rest of his words - she can only shut her eyes after reading them at first, brows pinching together. But rereading it, finally, after a beat, ]
At least you're still here to joke about it.
[ Funny, how that makes the weight of it all a bit less heavy. (She's never appreciated Reverein's peculiarities more than she does now, for all of them to be back on their feet so quickly, no matter how unsteadily.) ]
[ Being able to suffer and recover together really is a bittersweet feeling, even though of course she'd never wish any of this Story Eater business on another person. (She experienced that sentiment a lot in the last world she visited, far darker than this one as it was.) ]
In this case, I'm sure you're the only one who could.
[ Make light of his death, that is. (If someone else did, they'd be liable to get punched out by one party or another. One does not simply disrespect Riku in the presence of his worldmates and friends.) ]
let me know if you need anything, okay? i'm about to go get some ice cream for roxas, so if you want me to drop anything off for you i can get something.
[ It wouldn't have occurred to her to ask for anything even if she had known he was going out before he offered, but... ]
I think I'm okay.
[ She should probably muster a proper grocery run soon; it's been hard to convince herself to go out and about, exhausted as she still feels. That's not something she can very well ask him to do, though, nor will she. Instead, ]
Although, if you haven't had lunch yet, I wouldn't mind sharing mine with you, since you'll be out anyway. It's not much, but it would be good to see you.
[ Really, that's her main incentive for suggesting it. Just... to see each other face to face for a little while after everything that's happened. ]
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Date: 2022-07-01 04:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-02 04:15 am (UTC)I suppose I usually make sure my sketchbook is covered, if I have it with me. I don't mind the rain as long as the papers are safe.
Although when it's raining starfish I do try to get out of the way of those first.
Why?
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Date: 2022-07-02 03:49 pm (UTC)but i kinda miss the rain because it's been so hot the last few days
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Date: 2022-07-04 08:50 pm (UTC)Were you running? You're usually good at staying on your feet.
[ Fortunately it was an 'almost,' so it's only a mild concern, but... ]
It is pretty hot, but I don't mind it so much.
It reminds me a bit of somewhere I'd like to go, so it's a little like having a piece of that place here.
But I guess since you're used to the heat it's probably just annoying for you, isn't it?
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Date: 2022-07-04 09:20 pm (UTC)and growing up on the island it was usually always hot except for when the rainy season rolled around, yeah. but i dunno this heat feels different, you know?
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Date: 2022-07-06 04:47 am (UTC)Or the kind where you might skin your knee?
[ Not that it matters too much, but she might be trying to assess whether to offer medical services as an option, since she's been practicing. ]
Maybe that makes sense. After all, a lot of things are different here.
Even if we've been here a long time, this is still a dream, so whatever happens here is probably never exactly like it would be in reality.
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Date: 2022-07-11 06:54 pm (UTC)and yeah, that's what i'm thinking! i mean things like to just show up out of nowhere. what's the weirdest thing you've seen in this world so far?
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Date: 2022-07-14 05:54 am (UTC)Well, next time you do hurt your knees, I can try to look after you if you need it.
Since we live so close together it could be convenient.
I've been practicing magic, but it's hard to learn to heal without someone who's injured, so you'd really be the one helping me.
[ And it'd certainly give her both worry and peace of mind at the same time to be of assistance that way.
But that question he poses does take some thought. Her pen dots the paper once or twice as she considers. ]
It was pretty weird when everything got covered in starfish.
Then again, being a pumpkin or a doll was pretty strange too, but those weren't really things that I saw.
[ So much as physical experiences. And honestly, you know she's seen some stuff when what strikes her as most odd is something semi-normal being out of place, rather than the full-on fantastical shenanigans like candy corn golems. ]
Although I think that the most unusual sights I've ever seen weren't in this world at all, or part of any dream.
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Date: 2022-07-14 08:08 pm (UTC)you turned into a pumpkin? that sounds fun.
but what's the most unusual thing you've seen then? was it something back home?
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Date: 2023-02-13 05:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-02-13 08:28 pm (UTC)Not at all.
Is there something that you need?
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Date: 2023-02-13 09:18 pm (UTC)I was wondering if you'd like to practice your healing magic.
[... It's going to take him a few minutes to realize that this might be the dumbest way possible.]
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Date: 2023-02-13 10:24 pm (UTC)Well, that's ominous. Her pen hovers a moment; there really isn't any way to interpret that offer that makes it sound like good news, is there? But, er, maybe she can approach this... delicately... ]
I wouldn't pass up the opportunity, as long as no one's getting hurt on purpose.
Is someone in trouble?
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Date: 2023-02-14 01:23 am (UTC)No. The trouble has passed.
Just one or two lingering concerns.
[A beat.]
Thank you. Where can I meet you?
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Date: 2023-02-14 05:54 am (UTC)I see. In that case, I'll do my best to alleviate them.
[ If nothing else, she feels a bit more comfortable with the probability that she'll be able to manage to do so successfully, reading that. Already setting aside her art supplies, she pauses to respond to the additional message. ]
It's no trouble. I can come to you wherever you are if that would be easiest.
[ If he - or any other hypothetical patient - isn't in proper shape to move around too much. But she doesn't like that idea, and he seems the type to try not to cause inconvenience, so-- maybe it wouldn't hurt to put forth another option. ]
Or if you're close to the housing district, I'm already at home.
I wasn't expecting any guests, but I think I might have some leftover cookies.
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Date: 2023-02-15 04:23 am (UTC)I'm not far. I'll come to you.
[That much is true enough, at least; he had been on his way to the housing district anyway when he realized he needed help. He could have gone home, probably -- maybe he should have. But the thought of Princess Zelda fretting and unable to help...well, he's caused enough of her frustration to last a lifetime, he thinks.
Nonetheless, it's not lost on him that he's exchanging the princess's concern for Naminé's. If he could step back a few moments and change his actions, perhaps he might decide differently, knowing that. ...Hm. For the moment, he doesn't have the bandwidth to worry about it overmuch; even if he wanted to, that's not a power he's ever had.
True to his word, it's not long before she'll hear a soft knock at her door.]
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Date: 2023-02-16 02:46 am (UTC)Okay. I'll be waiting.
[ And, in fact, she will be. The treehouse she's directed Link to is a quiet one, modest in size but tastefully designed, with a wide window that overlooks the walkway below. Most notably, there's a special bridge connecting its side door to the much larger, more haphazard treehouse nearby. For every degree of boisterousness the appearance of that more sizable homestead might possess, Naminé's smaller house has an equal measure of cozy serenity.
But that doesn't mean she's one to stay idle. Almost as soon as Link knocks, there are delicate footsteps from the other side of the door, and presently Naminé draws it partway open to meet him with an expression held carefully in check. She's been anticipating what she might find out about his state, has already trying to steel herself, just in case - yet there's really no hiding the immediate, searching look in her eyes as they seek him out past the edge of the door. Whatever she finds... well, she'll just have to try to keep her reaction to herself, right? ]
... Hello. [ Ah. Perhaps she should have thought more on what she'd say. What comes to mind first is a slightly awkward, yet no less sincere, ] It's-- good to see you again.
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Date: 2023-06-03 05:37 pm (UTC)hey. how are you doing?
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Date: 2023-06-05 07:30 am (UTC)I'm not sure. After everything, I don't feel quite like myself.
[ More importantly, and this time without a lag; ]
What about you?
[ She's probably heard some of what went on with him, by now - and can only hope he's as candid about the matter as she finds herself compelled to be. ]
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Date: 2023-06-08 12:50 am (UTC)[he kind of considers it for a moment, about how real he actually wants to be here. but this is Naminé, so...]
it's been a while since i've felt so weak and... i don't think i've ever actually died before. that was fun.
[not.]
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Date: 2023-06-11 07:42 pm (UTC)We won't be alone.
[ There's a whole town out there probably in similar state, not to mention each other. And the rest of his words - she can only shut her eyes after reading them at first, brows pinching together. But rereading it, finally, after a beat, ]
At least you're still here to joke about it.
[ Funny, how that makes the weight of it all a bit less heavy. (She's never appreciated Reverein's peculiarities more than she does now, for all of them to be back on their feet so quickly, no matter how unsteadily.) ]
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Date: 2023-06-14 02:10 am (UTC)[it's an odd feeling, in this case not being alone. he'll welcome it for once, though.]
hey, someone's gotta do it -- i'm known for my big mouth, anyway.
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Date: 2023-06-18 03:06 am (UTC)In this case, I'm sure you're the only one who could.
[ Make light of his death, that is. (If someone else did, they'd be liable to get punched out by one party or another. One does not simply disrespect Riku in the presence of his worldmates and friends.) ]
Otherwise, there'd be trouble.
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Date: 2023-07-01 12:33 am (UTC)[anyway...]
let me know if you need anything, okay? i'm about to go get some ice cream for roxas, so if you want me to drop anything off for you i can get something.
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Date: 2023-07-08 03:09 am (UTC)I think I'm okay.
[ She should probably muster a proper grocery run soon; it's been hard to convince herself to go out and about, exhausted as she still feels. That's not something she can very well ask him to do, though, nor will she. Instead, ]
Although, if you haven't had lunch yet, I wouldn't mind sharing mine with you, since you'll be out anyway.
It's not much, but it would be good to see you.
[ Really, that's her main incentive for suggesting it. Just... to see each other face to face for a little while after everything that's happened. ]
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