4th wall - video/action wherever;

[islandshore]

[Having been in the Pokémon world for more than three years, Riku's come to expect those bi-yearly influxes of new arrivals. Of people regaining lost powers and forms, of random bursts of teleportation, and other strange phenomena.

What he hadn't expected was the piercing migraine. The flashes of images-- memories? Or maybe nightmares. Sora laughing alongside a group of strangers, having the time of his life. Without him. Kairi's body, locked in slumber. But why? These memories float aimlessly in his heart, as if they'd been forcibly inserted, unable to mesh with the three years worth of experiences he'd had free from darkness.

Yet he can't shake the feelings of jealousy, anger, loneliness, and fear just as he can't shake the pressure bubbling in his chest. Last 4th wall, he'd lost control of his body. This time, he remains in the driver's seat, yet that darkness remains, forced to the surface. Part of him wants to embrace it, but it's not right.

And so, as he addresses the network, he wears a weary expression, wincing every now and then and clutching his head, as if trying to keep his thoughts straight.]

So, it's that time again, huh? And who's decided to show up this time around?

[He snickers, running a hand through his hair.]

Anyone ever thought of making a list? You know, to see if there's any pattern to this mess. Feels like whenever this happens, we get so lost in the chaos that it's hard to make sense of it all.

Personally? I think we should take advantage of the situation while it lasts. Get info, test the limits. I'm sure it's been done before, but I'm half-tempted to scope out that cave by Cerulean and...

[His brow furrows, and he averts his eyes. No, maybe he shouldn't explore. First, he needs to find his friends. He has to make sure she's safe... But why? She couldn't have really lost...

Shaking his head, Riku looks to the camera again.]

...There's something I need to take care of first, but I'll be there if anyone else wants in.

[After making his message, Riku can be found throughout Johto and Kanto, sometimes riding on Charizard back, sometimes slipping through twisting corridors of darkness he didn't even know he could make. Regardless of where he appears, he's got a scowl on his face. His posture's tense, and he moves from place to place, slipping through the crowds of newcomers for familiar faces. As he moves through the regions, he can occasionally be spotted jotting things down in a little notepad.

Eventually, he'll settle by Cerulean Cave, determined to venture into the unknown and inevitably get his ass handed to him.]

[ooc: Quick explanation is this. For the duration of 4th wall, Riku's been hit with memories from later on in KH1 as well as some of those abilities. It's not a true canon update, however, as he's yet to truly experience those events and, post-4th wall, the specific memories will vanish.]

Comments

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

[...well, this is kind of the equivalent of leaving a message after the beep, presumably, but...]

I would if there were reliable ways of getting anywhere. Honestly, I tend to look forward to these things for precisely that reason, but I never even know where I am half the time.

[video]

[islandshore]

Ugh, tell me about it. Teleport and Fly help a little bit, but there's nothing stopping you from getting tossed halfway across the world once you reach your destination.

[Riku places a hand over his face and sighs. There's always a catch, isn't there?]

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

Or even before then, if you're flying. I think I've attempted flying places at least twice and ended up somewhere completely different after blinking. Can't say I've attempted Teleport, but it wouldn't surprise me one bit if that sent you somewhere completely different as well.

[video]

[islandshore]

Sheesh. What'd that even feel like? I'm almost tempted to try it for myself, but I'd hate to throw off my plans.

[What if he got stuck for hours just trying to get back to Ceruelan?]

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

Honestly, I didn't notice until the trees beneath me started to look different. Anyway, if you've actually made it anywhere in the first place, you'll probably be doing better than me. I just seem to have the worst luck right now...

["right now" he says]

[video]

[islandshore]

Honestly, I only got here by sheer dumb luck, and that was after nearly crash landing into the Ice Path.

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

Dumb luck is better than none at all, at least, and at least you didn't crash land there. Honestly, I'm surprised I haven't ended up there yet... though I suspect it's likely because it would be more interesting than ending up on any given route.