center of his whole world

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[Ven's footsteps echoes in the corridors as he walks along the Land of Departure's corridrors, peeking through doors. There's something like a card in his hand, which he's being extra careful to hold.

Behind him, lagging a few steps behind is a stoneheaded who looks about sixteen, and an tinywater, who looks about fourteen. Both are carrying wrapped packages as well.]

[ooc: They're looking for mastereraqus. Or any Eraqus (like we have more than one.) Hey, it IS Father's day. Though anyone is free to comment.]

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[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[Oh my god, he looks like a little fanboy when he sees those Riders :DDD ESPECIALLY TERRA'S THAT IS SO COOL.]

[stoneheaded.livejournal.com]

[Mumbles as he watches Aqua's Rider materialize.]

Show off--

[Notices his own Rider and--HELL YES, IT LOOKS LIKE A VEHICLE NOW. TAKE THAT, AQUA. He tries not to look too smug as it lands before him.]

Ven, you can ride with me.

[tinywater.livejournal.com]

[ Arm wrestling, Terra. Nods, stepping onto her Rider and trying to find a better way to carry her present. ]

Alright. Ready?

[mastereraqus.livejournal.com]

[Eraqus stands, ready to assist his students in case someone drops someone or someone runs into someone or someone's Rider spell fades mid-flight.

... Not that that's ever happened, but he has a fatherly obligation to worry just a little bit.]

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

I can hold your presents!

[He wants to be helpful >: Takes Terra's present and holds out his hand for Aqua's. That way, they can drive better.]

[stoneheaded.livejournal.com]

[You're on, Aqua. He smiles at that and hands Ven his present, scooting the Rider forward nervously so Ven can reach out and take Aqua's present. Once Ven secures the packages, they can do this test flight. He concentrates on where they should be going. Come on, he can do this.]

Ready.

[tinywater.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Ven.

[ Ruffles his hair when she hands him the present, trying not to be too nervous. She'll let Terra go first. ]

[mastereraqus.livejournal.com]

[He crosses his arms, smiling fondly as he watches them. They'll be fine. They'll be fine. All of the older versions were fine.]

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[Hangs on to Terra, looking at the sheer drop below them ;;]

[stoneheaded.livejournal.com]

[He swallows a little as he looks down at the drop too.]

At this rate, he'll be giving us the Master Qualification exam this Christmas.

[With those parting words, Terra roars the engine to life before getting out of the safety of the land, hovering just above air as he heads for where their teacher is.

Everything is good, so far!]

[tinywater.livejournal.com]

Don't you think you're getting a little ahead of yourself?

[ Starts hers as well. She hangs behind for a moment to make sure that neither of them is about to fall, then follows him up, probably passing him. ]

[mastereraqus.livejournal.com]

[Aw, that brings back such... awkward memories. Like the first time he rode his own Rider and Xehanort tried to coax him into a round of Chicken.]

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[Xehanort says those were good times, good times. Also that time you almost snagged on one of the chains--

brb speechless from the view. HE WANTS TO TRY THIS can he Master :c And here comes the age old question, Terra.]

Are we there yet?

[stoneheaded.livejournal.com]

I'm not getting ahead! Watch, he's going to test us with something more insane before we could hand him his gift on Christmas day!

[ohi, bitty. Are you hanging on?]

Yeah, almost there. Hang on.

[And he speeds it up, guiding it to a steep rise towards the ring.]

[tinywater.livejournal.com]

[ Why did you have to say that in earshot of him, Terra. You'll just give him ideas. 8( ]

...Good point.

[ Keeps up easily. ]

[mastereraqus.livejournal.com]

[Working on balance while standing on a moving log positioned over a pit of flames before exchanging Christmas gifts? Hmmm...

You'll get to fly on your own someday, bitty.]

You're late.

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[:DDDDDD cool.

Yay, Master! Suddenly realizes he's got the presents with him and glances down at them. And now he's worrying whether Master would like his present all over again :c]

[stoneheaded.livejournal.com]

[Hey, Aqua, let's have Ven give his present last so it's the best for last. c:]

Sorry, Master.

[Makes the Rider land a little distance from him.]

[tinywater.livejournal.com]

[ Sounds good c: Lands, stepping over to Ven and ruffling his hair reassuringly. ]

Sorry, Master.

[mastereraqus.livejournal.com]

I suppose I'll have to forgive you this one. You both did well.

[Proud shoulder pats for his strongest student and his gifted spell caster. He smiles down at Ven before taking him gently by his shoulder and leading him over to where he'd been sitting, right by the mountain itself.]

And it seems you were a big help to your friends, Ventus. I wonder if you're not ready for a Keyblade of your own.

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[B-blink, before he looks so excited.]

A-am I?

[stoneheaded.livejournal.com]

[Hope Master won't scold him for talking out of turn but--]

Good job, Ven!

[tinywater.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[ They can be scolded together. ]

[mastereraqus.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't scold either of them. They don't even get The Look this time.]

You certainly can't go on wielding wooden swords forever, now can you?

[tinyapprentice.livejournal.com]

[He looks so excited now. Keyblade :D]