what is sentimentality?

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[He's been at it for a little while now, just watching people pass by in the main area. Friends, enemies, doubles. It's a nice distraction from some of the things that have troubled him recently, most notably Ansem.

But as he watches, Riku pulls the two charms from his belt, one that's distinctly Kairi's and another that's orange and might be more familiar to those from Land of Departure. To no one in particular, he says--]

Just what does it mean to have a "bond", anyway?

[He places the charms back onto his belt and shrugs.]

Wonder just how far they can go...

[ooc; No spoilers in this post at all, so don't fret. Riku just happens to have the charm thanks to todomarishi.

I am open to BBS characters, but I'd like to request that people hold off on spoiler icons until the tables collapse and give a good warning. Written spoilers are fine, but whiting out text would be appreciated.]

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[notthechosen.livejournal.com]

[ Guess who's in your face now, Riku, looking disapproving? ]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[... 'sup bff. Riku looks up and--]

Hey, Sora.

[notthechosen.livejournal.com]

[ He flails his arms around, before putting his hands on his hips. ]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Sora, you are ridiculous. That actually prompts a laugh out of Riku.]

Okay, what's up?

[notthechosen.livejournal.com]

[ ... holds three fingers up. ]

[lower-case-x.livejournal.com]

They go on forever. True bonds find their way to you through anything.

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[--Well 'sup Xeha.]

Anything, huh?

[Hmmm...well--]

Guess that's one way to put it.

[lower-case-x.livejournal.com]

It's how it seems to me, anyway. If it's real, if it's meant to be... yeah.

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

And how can you tell if it is?

[He's just curious about what Xeha thinks, really, so in this case it's not so much whether he knows or not.]

[lower-case-x.livejournal.com]

[He gives a sigh.] I don't know if there's a definite way to tell. There's no list of things you can just check off. You've just got to - heh. Trust your heart.
[A bit of a laugh.]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

[What is it with you kids these days and talking to yourselves when you think no one is listening.]

Having a nice conversation with yourself?

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Hey, he was just musing. In any case, he turns to face regku and shrugs.]

Just thinking out loud.

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

Don't let me intrude then.

[Leans against the wall nearby, sipping some of the coffee he brought.]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

Nah, it's fine. I half-expected someone to catch on.

[In fact, he kind of wanted that. Either way, he shrugs.]

[sunrisingly.livejournal.com]

Well I'm not exactly sure what you were discussing with yourself, but it's not really my business.

[please-stand-up.livejournal.com]

['Sup, have a mummy DiZ.]

That depends on the bond in question.

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[... Well now. Riku knows that voice and immediately turns around.]

DiZ.

[please-stand-up.livejournal.com]

[He offers a nod.]

I trust you've been well?

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

Could be worse.

[Though the sound of his voice suggests they haven't exactly been peachy.]

[please-stand-up.livejournal.com]

[He won't press for the details.]

Many things could be.

[keepingoath.livejournal.com]

Well, if the bond is strong enough, it can go for years, even when the people are apart.

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

I guess--

[...Wait, what?]

Who are you supposed to be?

[keepingoath.livejournal.com]

My name's Verity.

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

Verity, huh? You look a lot like Kairi.

[keepingoath.livejournal.com]

Yep! You wanna guess why, or should I tell you?