... I need to post with not-Xehanorts some time soon. ^^;

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[Little family scene, over here, at a table in a plaza - with Xehanort making a rather complicated pile of notes, while Desiree attempts to escape her seat to get her hands on his papers. Hey, they make rustly noises. This works for her.

Her dad, otherwise, is being rather thoughtful.
This could work. Really, it could. In theory. But would the result be a true keyblade? Anything would be progress, though...]

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[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[Huh, familiar face? He gives a smile at his old friend, or at least at who looks like on to his point of view.]

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

[Familiar enough, at the very least, and Even offers a nod in return. He's got little enough by way of qualms about Xehanorts.]

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[He pauses for a second, thinking - well, not going to hurt.]

Come on, sit down. You look like you need a break.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

[There's a more thankful nod at at that - which is about as close to a spoken 'thank you' as he'll get - and he all but sinks into one of the chairs.]

Keyblade research?

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[He'll take it for what it is. Little Desiree coos over at the new arrival, and her father nods.]

That's right. I'm wondering about what possibilities might be available that I haven't examined yet. It's something I've been working on for quite a while.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

What ones have you already looked at?

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

Here.

[He pushes some notes across.]

Synthesis, physical construction, various spells and charms... ways, possibly, of scanning hearts and using that as some sort of base, although I'm a little concerned as to where that might lead.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

[/o/ notes!]

Perhaps a minimum requirement of light within the heart?

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

I'm not even sure of that. I've seen plenty of dark keybearers in my time here, too.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

I doubt strength of heart can be measured by charms.

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[He laughs slightly-]

You're probably right there.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

Besides, I rather doubt you would be interested in creating more Keyblades of darkness.

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[He shakes his head with a smile.] Honestly, just having them exist at all is enough. I think I see more where you're going, now - light levels as a control for volunteers, rather than anything else?

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

[He nods.]

Yes. Suitability can be a secondary qualification.

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

Alright. That's making sense.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

I should hope so!

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[He laughs slightly.] Don't worry. I'm not one of those Xehanorts who goes around with his head somewhere full of darkness and power. I'll make sure that everything stays under control.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

[That earns him a scrutinizing look.]

Yes, I had thought as much.

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[And a look right back.]

...What's that for?

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

[smug smug smug]

You're hardly one of the more common sort.

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

[Laughing-] Well, yes. Honestly, I'd be surprised if there were more than one or two others here, excluding my younger self.

[Or selves, as the case may unknowingly be.]

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

No doubt that makes it easier on your friends.

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

I'd hope so, anyway... and I can't say I've seen many Evens who're the same way, either. It's all Vexens around here. It's good to see you.

[ars-scientia.livejournal.com]

Yes, I've noticed them. Empty shells, really. Certainly not worth the effort of paying attention to.

1/2

[walkingspoiler.livejournal.com]

Mmm. [He swallows - that spell he'd spent as a Nobody himself playing on his mind.

A pause, as something occurs to him.]

Look. So are you-