(no subject)

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to make sense? Riku here is having one of those. He's definitely been here this whole time, but he's staring at the world around him with the shock and confusion of a newcomer. He's also dressed differently, in nothing but a drafty paper hospital gown, and keeps glancing to the plastic band around his wrist that says in clear print: John Doe, Age Unknown. Destiny Islands Hospital Patient Number 4599207.]

Where... am I?

Comments

[fromshadow]

The dressing room?

[what's with the hospital gown, dude.]

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[You look like him, but older. Why do you look like him!?]

Have I gone crazy? Who are you?

[fromshadow]

No, you haven't gone crazy.

[yeah, and don't mind the animal ears, right.]

Though uh. it'll probably sound like you have, I guess. My name's Riku.

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[He seriously thinks those are fakes. The name doesn't trigger any signs of recognition from him.]

Alright.. Riku. Why will it sound like I have?

[fromshadow]

[what about when one twitches? he looks Riku over with a frown, then shakes his head.]

Maybe because I'll be talking about doubles of people who look like us and people we know.

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[He will stare! Quite incredulously, too.]

I'm really still in the hospital, aren't I. You don't really look like me, it's just my mind trying to give me something familiar...

[fromshadow]

Sorry, it's not anywhere near that simple.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

*what the shit is this*

... Riku? What's with the getup? It's not Halloween.

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[The name doesn't register with him. He's too busy staring.]

Who are you?

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

... Ri. Your boyfriend? One of them, anyway. Did something happen?

*does he need to panic*

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

I have a boyfriend? Wait- I'm gay? No, nevermind. Why do you look like me?

[He doesn't seem to be hurt in any way physically.]

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

.......... okay, this is getting weird. Let's get you back to our room and into some real clothes. Maybe you got hit by a spell. Or got hit in the head. Did you get hit in the head?

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

I don't think I did...? Why won't you answer my question?

[He doesn't look ready to follow Ri anywhere, even with the promise of clothes. There's nothing to identify him that he'd normally have; even the mithril ring he normally wears has been replaced by a band of bare, pale skin.]

[endlessxsky.livejournal.com]

[raises an eyebrow and goes to your side]

Riku?

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't react until Sora's closer, then he turns to look behind himself before looking back at him blankly.]

Are you talking to me?

[endlessxsky.livejournal.com]

I am looking at you, Riku. What's with the getup?

[why can't you ever just be Riku]

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[He is Riku! ... He just doesn't know it yet. He also looks a bit intimidated because he isn't used to people being grouchy at him.]

I woke up in this... Is that who I am? Riku?

[endlessxsky.livejournal.com]

[that doesn't count. he isn't grouchy! he's just confused]

... stop messing around, Riku. Of course that's who you are.

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[He's very confused himself, fiddling with the hospital bracelet at his wrist.]

Are... Are you someone I should know?

[forgetmenought.livejournal.com]

[she's standing directly behind him, pink in the face because, well, nice butt, riku.]

The Dressing Room.

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

[He whirls around at the sound of her voice, a hand going to the back of the gown to gather it closed over the more pertinent area. His face goes scarlet when he sees her own blush, knowing what she saw.]

Where did you come from? I just came from that way and didn't see you.

[forgetmenought.livejournal.com]

[she frowns.]

I've been following you. You looked confused, and I wanted to...

[cutting her explanation short, she just hugs her sketchbook closer to her chest.]

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

I... Well... Yes, I am. I don't know how, but I think I left the hospital without checking out. I think I might be in trouble.

[He looks very unsure of himself. Not knowing what's going on or who you are can do that to a person.]

[forgetmenought.livejournal.com]

[and she misunderstands him, giving him a friendly smile.]

You must be new here. This place steals people away from their worlds and keeps them here. Don't worry, Riku, no one will be mad at you. You won't get into trouble.

[boy-of-twilight.livejournal.com]

Riku... Is that my name? How do you know me, if I'm.. new?

[He's starting to wonder if he never left the hospital at all. What if he's hallucinating?]