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[watchesoverthem]

[Admittedly it takes Aqua a lot longer to work the D-Terminal that she would have hoped. Technoligy wasn't her strong suit, neither was it Otamamon's. But when two minds combine, something's bound to work.]

 

Aqua! It's working.

 

Good work. I knew we could do it. [So maybe a pep talk might not be the best introduction on a public setting. There's a point to this, promise.]

 

Otamamon has been telling me a lot about this world, how it's connected to the other worlds. It reminds me of a story I've heard once. [She has accepted the many worlds thing a long time ago, so if you're wondering why she's so comfortable with it already-] So in the end, we're all connected. If that's the case...

 

[A pause. Something inside her is already telling her the answer to her question. Would it really be worth asking at this point?]

[But. She has to try.]

 

I know this may be a long shot, but I'm looking for two boys. Their names are Terra and Ventus, one is tall with dark ha- [Her voice trails off for a moment.] And the other has yellow hair. They both carry charms just like this one. [She holds up her Wayfinder, a stained glass star with the Mark of Mastery in the center. It may look a little familiar to the right people.] It's been a very long time since I last saw either of them, so they may have changed some, but I'm certain at least that would never change.

 

[Her eyes stay on the Wayfinder for a little while longer. That's right, Terra and Ven would never leave their charms behind, because they were what bound them together.]

 

There's also another boy I should ask about, but I doubt he remembers much about me. He was very young back then, and our meeting was very short, but there are a lot of things I have to tell him. His name is Sor- [And the feed cuts before she can finish. Again, really bad with technology.] 

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[tributetothesea]

What is his name?

It sounded as if you were cut off.

[Video]

[watchesoverthem]

[Rats, why did the feed do that? Maybe this time it will work without much trouble?]

Right, sorry about that. His name is Sora.

I don't suppose I can go back and fix that in the broadcast, can I?

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[tributetothesea]

I'm still getting familiar with the details of the D-Terminal's functions myself. I should think a brief follow-up recording to clarify would make amends.

I will remember that charm. Sora doesn't carry one?

[Video]

[watchesoverthem]

I'll try that. Thank you sir. [Now to figure a way to do that without messing it up.]

I'm not sure. I only made three, for my friends and myself. But they are based on an old story, so it's entirely possible that he may have one that's a little different.

[whitefeather]

[Normally he wouldn't respond to something like this, but she seems so earnest.]

...Cute charm.

If I see anyone like that, I'll be sure to let you know.

[watchesoverthem]

[So earnest it's depressing sometimes.]

Thank you. Really. This is a big help, especially with how chaotic everything seems right now.

[whitefeather]

...Save your thanks for if I find them.

Even if they're not here, isn't it a good thing they haven't got sucked into this? It's hardly as if any of us are in a good position.

[watchesoverthem]

[Considering the circumstances she left behind.]

I know. It's selfish of me to wish any of this on them. Still, I can't help but hope that maybe my friends are somewhere I can reach them. [Her looking for her friends on different worlds? Really not that far from the norm.]

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[dressup]

Oh, what a pretty charm! [She understands being bad with technology.]

I haven't seen anyone with those names, but I will an eye out for them! Can you repeat the last name please? You got cut off.

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[watchesoverthem]

[It's hard right? Thank the light she's not the only one having issues.]

It's Sora. Sorry about the video, but I really appreciate the help.

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[skycutter]

Is your D-Terminal having problems?

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[watchesoverthem]

[Otamamon's the first to the response this time.] No problems at all!

Sorry about the video. It seems neither of us are very good at this.

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[skycutter]

Do you need help with the technology? I mean, well, I could help you find your friends, but with other things too.

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[recollection]

[It's familiar all right. Though it's a lot different than the shelled kind that Kairi crafted or the paopu-shaped one that Namine used as a fake, there's a sinking feeling in Namine's stomach that it is a Wayfinder.

And, even that woman's appearance is familiar. She's seen her before, briefly in those hidden memories inside Sora's heart, but it really can't be true that she's here. Something happened to that group of Keyblade wielder, something bad, and something that prevented them from being around in present day.]

...I'm sorry. What was his name?

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[watchesoverthem]

[There was something about this girl. Just, something about her was almost familiar, though Aqua was certain they had never met before.]

His name is Sora. Are any of those names familiar by any chance?

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[recollection]

[They are. All of them, although they really shouldn't be. She's never met Terra or Aqua or a Ven before, and to say that she has wouldn't be right. She'd need to explain herself, explain what she is and she can't do that right now. Besides, she truly doesn't know this woman.

Namine shakes her head.] I've only heard of Sora, but I don't think anyone by that name is here.

[audio]

[greatwork]

I'll let you know a quick tip: If you want something, this world is going to go out of its way to make sure you don't get it.

What's that charm?

[audio]

[watchesoverthem]

Maybe. [That's how good her luck usually is when visiting other worlds.] But I can't just give up all hope, now can I?

It's a good luck charm. So long as you and your friends carry one, nothing can ever drive you apart, and you will always find your way back to one another.

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[greatwork]

I'm not a fan of hope. It's more useful to actually do something.

Really? Actual fate manipulation, or is it just sentimental stuff?

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[anchi]

[ Ohhh. Salamon usually doesn't hijack Orine's device since she's too shy to talk to anyone otherwise. But, the charm's pretty...

So, she's trying to reply with the D-Terminal. Except it's kind of difficult when you lack thumbs... So, while she managed to get a video going, there's a tiny paw pawing at and taking up more of the screen's space.

At least there's her voice can still be heard? ]

... T- That's a really pretty charm! But I've never seen it before.

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[watchesoverthem]

[What a sweetheart.]

I've been hearing that a lot. But thank you. [Maybe others know the story of the star-shaped fruit as well.] How about those names I asked about? Do any of them sound a little familiar?

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[anchi]

Ummmm... Nope, I don't know them. . . But I can keep an eye open! I'm good at finding people.

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[koushirou]

I have not seen the two you mentioned, and I have not seen that charm as well. I apologize. I will, however, keep an eye out for them.

May you please repeat the last name?

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[watchesoverthem]

[Okay learning all sorts of things with this device. At least texting is just writing.]

That's what I've heard. They must not have come through this world. [Yet.] The last name was Sora.

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[koushirou]

[ right, yet -- ]

[ and there's a bit of a pause before his next reply: ]

The only "Sora" I know of is female, by the name of Takenouchi Sora. I assume that's not who you're referring to.

[ yeah... well, he hopes. ]