kingdomdressing | in every corner

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in every corner

[there's a scream from down this hallway as some poor soul is consumed by the shadows -- not Heartless, simply moving shadows. as the last dying gurgle escapes the writhing mass, a figure rises out of it slowly, darkness rolling and dripping off him like smoke and water. the figure is fully dressed in dark leather; heavy boots, pants, and a lovely leather jacket with a black wifebeater beneath it. he breathes the darkness in, out, a slow and dangerous smile making its way onto his face as he takes in the sight of the hallway. a hand goes to his pocket, a cigarette is pulled out and put to his lips, lit with a flick of his other hand. he runs that hand through his dark blue hair afterward, red eyes bright with malicious intent.]

Well now... didja miss me, dressing room?

(ooc: lolwat)

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No, nothing. Not even darkness.

[which is a complete lie. it's completely overtaken the hall in front of them. though if Riku were to continue forward to check, it would just move back.]

[he's doing just that, frowning as he unwittingly follows it.]

That's strange... Usually when it's this strong it means there's Heartless nearby.

I don't see a single one.

[well now the darkness is just fucking with him, passing around him, but not anywhere Riku could touch it.]

Do you still feel it? I can't anymore.

[that makes him stop in confusion again, as he tries to get a lock on it.]

It's... moving?

It is?

[he doesn't even bother making a show of looking around, since there's no point.]

Like it's going around us... I've never known darkness to act like this.

[he's turning to follow, ready to call his Keyblade in case they're attacked.]

Weird.

[he's going to keep acting like Riku's gone crazy, yes. the darkness will move back around as soon as Riku turns~.]

[it isn't long before Riku simply presses his back to the wall, turning his head to follow rather than let himself get more disoriented than he already is.]

Maybe we should just go. Do you remember which direction goes back toward the busier halls?

No. I haven't been here in ages.

[the darkness will lunge toward him suddenly, stopping just out of reach.]

Look out!

[that gets his attention, his Keyblade appearing and swinging up automatically. Riku's eyes are wide, as if that would help him see what was there. he isn't moving an inch from the wall, almost holding his breath.]

[there's the sound of him taking a couple steps back and when he talks, he sounds incredulous.]

For what? There's nothing there!

There is! You can't tell me you don't feel it!

[he knows he felt something, wishes he could prove it.]

I don't feel anything, and all I see is you waving your keyblade around!

It's there.

[he's going to suddenly lunge toward what feels like a wall of darkness in front of him, Keyblade slashing in an attempt to hit something.]

[and he moves back more as the darkness moves completely out of the way. if he'd been telling the truth about there not being anything there, this would probably look fairly comical.]

[he may not be able to see it, but he can still feel it as he moves. even if for some reason Kai doesn't see or sense it, he can, and he's going to follow where it goes, still trying to attack.]

Talk to me so I know where you are!

[it's not even trying to attack back right now, just continuing to avoid him as narrowly as possible, even splitting where it would have otherwise been cut to allow the blade through.]

I'm far enough away, don't worry.

[it won't be long before he's agitated enough that he follows up a slash with a sudden burst of dark aura]

[that wasn't something he'd anticipated, and there's an explosion as the aura meets the shadows taunting Riku.]

There! I knew there was something!

[oh gee, did he surprise you. he knows he didn't hit the wall, because that sounds different.]

I didn't think you'd do something like that.

[and now the darkness is actually attacking.]

What-?

[he's quickly distracted by the odd comment, throwing up a dark shield before returning the attack]

[the darkness seems never-ending, pulled from the shadows themselves and unrelenting in their assault. "Kai" has gone silent again, taking out a fresh cigarette and lighting it as he watches.]

[he hasn't realized that Kai isn't quite what he seems; the darkness has all his attention now, endurance being put to the test. he'll use dark auras now and then, but for the most part conserves his energy for the actual combat.]

[which is really too bad, as this isn't like Heartless, there's not an end to the enemy; especially when Riku's not even attacking the actual enemy.]

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