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[vagus]

[Scenario 1: Library]

[In one of the libraries, there is a ten-year-old boy, sitting at a table. More importantly, he's reading a biology book and he's even found a book of school worksheets to go with it. It seems he's imposed some homework on himself for whatever reason. And he seems to be enjoying himself, too, kicking his legs back and forth as he hums and continues to read about, well... In this case, he's just gotten to a chapter on reproduction. This is going to be awkward for anyone should they come across him and he have questions...]

[Scenario 2: Hallway]

[After his daily lessons, Sora can be found wandering the hallways, pulling a wagon full of advanced science books behind him while he tries to make his way to the place he's been calling home. He doesn't stop to play, just pulls the wagon behind him. Obviously, the books aren't for him--they're the kind someone entrenched in the field of science would enjoy. Like a scientist. Also, sifting through the books, there are a few in there on psychology and theories of the heart and the worlds. Guess who the books are being kept for if he ever shows up.]

Comments

[vagus]

[Hey, he's been here for awhile, he's self-sufficient.]

I have to do homework and training, though.

[windup_boytoy]

[semantics!]

And that's good. But you have to make friends, too. All work and no play makes Sora a dull boy.

[vagus]

But I don't need friends. Friends make you weak. That's what Dad says. All I need is him and the Heartless.

[He's going to be looking back at his book now.]

[windup_boytoy]

That's strange. My friends make me strong. I'm stronger with them than without them, and I'm pretty damn strong.

[yet another reason to hate Ansem]

[vagus]

He hasn't been wrong yet.

[He's probably not going to be as easy to convince as his older self, unfortunately. But yes, very good reasons to hate Ansem.]

[windup_boytoy]

[it's a good thing Ri has no qualms about manipulating little kids if it's necessary]

The word there is 'yet'. As you grow up, you find out that lots of times your parents don't always tell you the truth, because they think they're protecting you.

[vagus]

I don't know if I'll get to grow up. We're going to destroy everything, and then no one will have to hurt anymore. And it's not like humans are that good, anyway.

[Doo dee doo, workin' on his biology.]

[windup_boytoy]

[dammit Ansem]

You're going to find that destroying everything is much harder than it sounds. I've already been to Kingdom Hearts.

[vagus]

[He's good at this brainwashing thing, isn't he?]

We'll open the Door to Darkness, and then even more powerful Heartless will spill into the worlds. And they'll devour everything.

[He starting to sound like a zombie?]

[windup_boytoy]

You're forgetting about Keyblades though.

[yes and it makes him sad]

[vagus]

That's why we're gonna have one, too.

[The longer he's here, the more likely he is to improve, at least? Well. Unless a certain someone shows up however unlikely that iiiis.]

[windup_boytoy]

[this is Ri laughing, but not in a mean way; he's more amused than anything]

Just because you want one doesn't mean you can have one. Keyblades choose who wields them.

[vagus]

Dad says he knows where to find someone who can. He sent a Princess drifting to find the safety of a Keyblade.

[windup_boytoy]

Tsk tsk tsk. That doesn't mean the Keyblade will be there, or it'll accept that person.

[especially since you're all rar darkness at the moment and Riku is... Riku]

[vagus]

It'll be there. It has to be. And if not, we'll find another.

[...Riku actually grows up perfectly fine in his universe, considering the trauma he has from discovering dismembered bodies. But he gets amnesia from that, so.]

[windup_boytoy]

And if you don't? If the Keyblade's chosen decides to stop you instead? because, you know, that's sort of what they do.

I feel I should apologize for just how brainwashed he is. He doesn't really get better until DI. 8|;

[vagus]

They won't.

[Because Dad's going to possess them. 8D ]

don't worry Ri can roll with it XD;;

[windup_boytoy]

Of course they will. Even I would do it, and I'm aligned with Darkness.

He'll probably. Eventually get better here. ...after a complete breakdown when Dad doesn't come.

[vagus]

We have an army of Heartless. They'll devour anyone who gets in our way.

Ri wants to cryyyyyyyy

[windup_boytoy]

And I can devour Heartless. They don't attack me.

ISN'T HE HAPPY WITH HOW FAR DARKRA'S COME?

[vagus]

You aren't from where I'm from, are you? Then it won't be a problem.

[Darkra used Logic!]

THE OLDER ONE YES... since they're probably at the non-vomit inducing training now

[windup_boytoy]

Our worlds are similar. There's a 'me' running around somewhere.

[eventually... if a Replica ever gets made but Sora doesn't need to know the details]

Yesgood. He's a good boy now.

[vagus]

[Repliku is made! ...Guess who makes him into less of a brat and plays Papa to both Rep and Xion? Just guess. No it's not Ansem or Xemnas]

But it doesn't mean he'll be the same.

He gets a cookie!

[windup_boytoy]

[... is it Vexen?]

You'd be surprised how far the similarities go through the worlds.

Yay! \o/

[vagus]

[...No, that's just cruel.]

Maybe. But nothing's gonna stop us. Not even you.

[Also, he is pretty much a brick wall... Might wanna try to poke at his abandonment issues if you want to make any leeway, cruel as it is.]

[windup_boytoy]

[is it DiZ?]

You can think that, if you like. But Keyblades and their wielders are stronger and more tenacious than you think. There's a reason why there really aren't any Ansems in this place.

[vagus]

There don't seem to be too many different people, really.

[Nope, Sora as a Heartless. Be proud of your student.]

It doesn't matter how strong someone is. No one's invincible, and no one can withstand an endless onslaught from the Heartless.

[windup_boytoy]

[... that's kind of amazing actually]

You're forgetting that my friends and family make me strong. It's like that for a lot of people here, and it's true for people everywhere. I'd do anything and everything to protect my family, especially if it's to protect my son.

[vagus]

[He's a good not!dad.]

It won't matter. Sheer numbers are against you. Everything has a breaking point.

[windup_boytoy]

Of course. But there's only two of you, right? Against all the worlds? Even Heartless run out, when you're up against a keyblade.

[vagus]

Hundreds of thousands of Heartless against, what? One or two Keyblades?

[...Don't mind him being skeptical. AT LEAST IT GOT AN EXPRESSION CHANGE?]

[windup_boytoy]

I know a Keyblade wielder who took out a thousand Heartless in less than five minutes.

[he didn't even use reaction commands! yay for Drive Forms]

[vagus]

But will they be able to learn to do that by the time we make our move?

[Keep trying, Ri. You're not really getting through to him. He has ABSOLUTE FAITH!!! in his dad.]

[windup_boytoy]

[thinks about it]

Yes, absolutely.

[that's sort of annoying :/]

[vagus]

I don't think so. I haven't even seen a Keyblade, and I travel lots for Dad.

[He's a Sora, what do you expect? He's compensating for lack of anyone else.]

[windup_boytoy]

Well, that's pretty normal. Keyblade wielders are supposed to be a little stealthy.

[theoretically anyway]

[vagus]

We'll still win, in the end. Between the sheer numbers of the Heartless and the genius of my dad, there's nothing anyone can do..

[Might wanna start poking at those issues about now, Ri. Otherwise, it'll just be more of the same.]

[windup_boytoy]

Your dad isn't as smart as you think he is. He's just another Ansem.

[vagus]

He's a genius. He's taught me everything I know and he's been right about everything.

[windup_boytoy]

Ansem isn't even his name. Hasn't he told you about that yet?

/FACE IN HANDS

[vagus]

Of course it is. What else would it be?

[He has no reason to believe you, you're a meanie-face.]