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[in a hallway just off the main area, Kai seems to have fallen. one hand is against the wall, nails almost digging into it. his other hand is pressed against his forehead, and he's curled over himself on his knees. his face isn't very visible, but he looks pained and like he's concentrating on something, eyes squeezed shut and teeth gritted.]

(ooc: Meditation didn't settle completely, he's trying to sort his memories. Go ahead and startle him, and prepare for massive amounts of confusion. 8D)

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He's on there. Who is he? I don't recognize the name.

He... Well, he isn't good. The time I met him, he was... forcing a kid that looked like a young version of you to do things he didn't want to. In a kitchen, where anyone could walk in, because he didn't care if he were caught.

[looks vaguely ill at the thought.]

That's disgusting... no wonder he's on the list.

[gives a short nod, his own face looking a little pale at the memories of pink hair fanning around his own face, the slow curve of a smile before everything started to hurt. it takes him a good moment to pull himself back to the here and now, not meeting your eyes.]

The others are probably more of the same. That one... I made sure he didn't finish what he started with the kid.

I'm sure the kid appreciated it a lot.

[smiles gently. you seem like a very nice person to him, Riku.]

I hope so.

[he's just. going to kneel down by your chair and take some time to sort himself out.]

[he'll quietly sort through some more of those papers for a bit, then glance down at Riku with a frown.]

Is there anything I can do for you? You've been really helpful, even if it's just because you think you have to be...

You're my owner, so of course I don't mind doing things for you. Even when you're not yourself right now... You're still nicer than my previous owners.

[makes a bit of a face at that.]

How'd I get to be your owner anyway?

I needed somewhere to stay, somewhere that wasn't mine or it would turn into my old room. You claimed a room and put some of your things in it, and when I went in, the room... gave me this. It changed the sign on the door, too.

[he's touching the charm dangling from his collar now, careful as if it might break]

Oh.

[rubs the back of his neck, looking away awkwardly.]

Did you, um. get mad at me for it?

I was... shocked. I don't remember much of what you said to me at first. I'd thought you had done it on purpose.

I don't think I'd ever do that... no matter what version of me is out there.

You didn't. It wasn't you at all, it was this place. Still, it's helped. I feel more... stable, than I have in a long time.

That's good. I can't even imagine it... but I'm glad it helps.

I'm sorry if you ever think I'm a burden. I try not to be.

I haven't come close to thinking it so far, and I doubt I think it normally.

[he sounds very sincere!]

[for that, Kai gets one of those rare, genuine little smiles out of Riku.]

I'm glad.

[seeing that makes him feel unbelievably happy, even if he doesn't know why.]

If you like, I suppose I don't mind helping you go through your notes. As long as there's not anything personal about what someone else has told you, it should be okay.

I still haven't found anything personal yet. Knowing me, those are probably kept somewhere much more private.

Alright then. Just tell me where to start.

There's a stack here that I haven't started on yet.

[gestures to the neat stack of papers sitting on the desk.]

[He'll just reach to take those then, settling back with the stack on the floor next to your chair. What would he find in these?]

[well, Riku will be happy to know that after a few pages of marking where rooms are, there's... a list of injuries, both small and large, that Kai's had in the DR. :/]