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[Sits up with a start and a sharp intake of breath, looking around quickly before a hand moved up to touch his face. Frowning, he runs his fingers over his own features before looking down at his hands and finally the floor.]

I...I want my mask back.

[At this his clenches his fists, which are curiously bloody.]

What did I..? I can't have...

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I always wore it.

[Looks at his hands again]

I can't control it, so I...

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[Shakes head.]

I haven't seen any masks around here lately. What does it look like?

Control ... what?

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I'm pretty sure it didn't come with me, but it's white and covers the upper half of my face. Has slanted slits in it.

[sighs]

I unlock things, but I can't control it, and it looks like...Well, this happens. At least I think that's why.

[Spreads hins fingers to show bloodied palms]

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Well, I'll let you know if I come across it.

Unlock things? Like with a Keyblade or something? [Isn't too sure what this Roxas is talking about, but he winces sympathetically at the sight of the other's hands.]

I think I have something that might help your hands if you want it. [Digs a potion out of a pocket and uncaps it.] It might sting a little if you put it on your skin, but it's great for healing.

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Not exactly. I use my hands, but someone mentioned a keyblade before too. [Tilts his head, puzzling over the word, since it's rather alien to him]

Is that medicine or something? [Watches the bottle curiously]

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Just your hands? [a bit puzzled]

Sort of. It's a potion actually. Very handy when you need a quick heal.

[Holds out the bottle to the other Roxas.]

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It seems that's not normal here, but then... It's pretty new to me too. From what I've been told, I'm a Key.

[Watches the bottle a few moments longer before carefully taking it and giving it further inspection] The Apo- Riku makes things like this.

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A 'Key'? [Tilts head curiously.] Hm. That's a new one for me too.

Apo?

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No one seems familiar with it so far. [Takes some care in testing the potion on his hands]

Apothecaries make medicine. Riku was the Apothecary's Assistant, and that's what I called him. We don't use names where I'm from, it's against the law.

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Apoth-thecaries. [Tests out the unfamiliar word thoughtfully.]

So you know a Riku in your universe, too? Are you ... friends with him? [Roxas' slightly dubious tone is only indicative of the fact that he's not on the greatest of terms with the Riku from his own universe since Riku beat him in battle and turned him over to DiZ.]

Names are against the law? That's kind of strange. [Quickly amends his words after he realizes that they might come off as rude.] Well, for me, I mean, it seems strange.

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[Nods, biting down a little noise since indeed that medicine stings a tad, but it seems to be helping] I think he's the only friend I really had, actually. It's strange seeing other ones here and everyone without a mask...

Faces aren't legal either. Doct... [sighs, somewhat frustrated because transitioning just isn't easy] An Axel explained that's not typical, so I know it's weird to others.

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[Roxas tries to imagine what it would be like to live in a world without names or faces and then suddenly find himself in a completely different environment.]

I guess -- I guess it's what you get used to. Right?

Like you being friends with Riku. The Riku that I know -- he and I fought....

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[Holds the bottle back up for the other Roxas when he thinks he's done, having used just some of it]

People are probably used to a variety of things. My case just seems...uniquely odd.

You did?

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[Caps the bottle while the other Roxas is still holding it but makes no move to take the potion back.]

You can keep it if you want, especially if you might need it again. [tentative smile]

Yeah. I did. He won, but I guess it was kind of a good thing he did.

[ooc: Sorry! It's past my bedtime over here, and I have to go. T_T]

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[Gives the other a stunned look; he's only once just been given something before] A-are you sure?

Why is that?

[ooc: Oh gosh, understandable ♥ Totally fun interacting with your Roxas, and I hope you get some great rest~]

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Positive. [firm nod] Keep it.

Because I probably would have hurt someone important to both of us if he hadn't won. [Looks down and away.]

[ooc: I'm awake again~.
Thanks! ^_^ Your Roxas makes me want to give him a hug!
I do have to leave in about 30 minutes, but I thought I'd pop back on for a little bit. XD]

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Alright... [turns it about for a few moments, debating, before pulling a cord out from a pocket on his belt and tying it around the neck of the bottle]

I see your reasoning then. That would have been unfortunate. [ties the cord around his neck, so now he's wearing the potion bottle until he finds a better place for it.]

[ooc: Gooday~ Aw thank you. I hope I'm doing alright, since I know he's an odd bird. Your Roxas is a nice guy, so I'm glad they met. Figured I'd pop on real quick myself ♥]