kingdomdressing | manipulated

[there's a Sora of the much shorter variety stalking about the innards of the Dressing Room late this evening, Keyblade in one hand and a thick deck of cards in the other, staying mostly out of sight aside from the, you know, big yellow shoes. stealth isn't very high in his repertoire of skills, anyway. he's a good year and two inches shorter than his other Castle Oblivion counterparts as well.]

[he's on edge, practically folding the cards in half in his fist as he glances over his shoulder constantly, half knowing there's no one suspicious there, half completely distrusting of his own senses. here he was so sure he'd be able to track down this "Superior" and save Naminé, but Marluxia had hardly given a fair description of the guy: "black coat, silver hair." yup, that definitely narrows it down on this world. whatever world he's wandered onto now.]

[if you're in the vicinity, watch out for this one suddenly stepping out directly behind you: Rikus are such a distant memory by now that he might mistake the older ones for his target. Kairis will get a confused, but somehow longing expression, like he's trying to grasp at something that simply isn't there anymore. everybody else will likely be heckled and interrogated.]

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Oh. Dammit.

*he'll have to come up with a better plan*

[SO. MUCH. DISAPPROVAL.]

*hey he gave up on the idea!*

[he shouldn't have even thought of it in the first place.]

*it was an option*

[no it wasn't. he sighs softly, then shoots Ri a rather tired smile.]

I'm going to let Kai take charge again. I need to think about all this...

Thanks, Nami. I just... can you at least tell me where 'bug went?

...apparently there's a hall that looks like it's from Castle Oblivion. That's where the Naminé's been staying. Marluxia as well, probably.

*he makes a face of disgust, which should tell you just how much he likes that idea*

Right. Thanks again, Nami. I'll be sure to tell you what happens.

[he nods, looking uncertain. he's not sure he should have said anything...]

*he's glad you did, and when you switch back, Kai will be getting a salad shoved into his hands*

Ri...

[Kai will take the salad, and Apricot is quite interested in it, trying to get up to their level.]

Thanks, Kai... for letting me borrow Nami.

Of course, Ri. He really does want to help, you know.

I know. But I say it's okay to just... put 'bug's brains back. I'm his dad so it's okay.

No, Ri, it's not okay just because you're his dad. It's going to happen either way, but I agree with Nami that it should be 'bug's choice and his alone, not yours.

I just want to protect him.

I know, Ri. I know it's not to the extent you want, but bringing him to us is a huge step towards him getting better. I know it hurts, but try to be patient, alright?