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[High on the rooftop of Goldenrod's Radio Tower is where Riku makes his first appearance. Smoke and fire continue to burn at the city. He's... not entirely sure what he's doing there or why there are a bunch of weird turtle-things having a ball.

What does matter is that he's gotten himself a snazzy looking Keyblade and there's a whole swarm of Neoshadows down below.

So, what does Riku do? He takes a dive straight off of the building, grinning like mad, and drives his new Keyblade into the horde. His Charizard swoops down to join him, followed by the rest of his main team: Draco the Dragonite, Ace the Lucario, Zen the Blastoise, Blade the Scizor, and even Quake the Garchomp.

But just as soon as they get into the swing of things, they're warped elsewhere. They'll be showing up all across Johto and Kanto, fighting off stupid Heartless until they eventually recede.

But just when it seems like the fun's at its end, Riku and his team arrive in the center of Celadon...

Amidst 1000 more Heartless. At that point, Riku promptly slaps his palm over his face.]

Seriously? This is getting a little ridiculous...

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[Later on, when the coast is clear, Riku finds himself with a new problem. It's at that point that he addresses the network, though people are welcome to see him with his new companion as well.]

Okay, does anyone know where this bat even came from? I already checked, and it's not a Pokémon. Could've fooled me, though.

[Seriously, this bat is just... nuzzling his face. What even?]

[ooc: Also, the icons are a lie. This Riku is seventeen due to a few years in Route, but it's not a major detail or anything. Just thought I'd note that juust in case!]

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I... I haven't really left the TC yet, Riku. Not today anyway.

[ but Sora's being pushed aside by that Meow Wow and a Necho Cat. helllooooo over there! ]

And I've been fighting Heartless practically all day. And all over, for that matter.

[Chiiirp, flail! That bat's gonna just. Park himself on Riku's head.]

...hey, does my hair look like a nest to you?

[Yes. Yes it does!]

There have been these weird monsters over here too. They aren't Nobodies or Heartless, but...

[ and Sora just laughs. ]

It kinda does look like one, Riku. Ever think about getting it cut?

Can't be as weird as the army of turtles I saw earlier.

[Because seriously, that's messed up. And as for his hair...]

C'mon. I already keep it at a reasonable length.

[Shoulder-length like in the first game. That's totally reasonable!]

It's shorter back home.

[Well, given a recent tag...]

Well, there was that other version of me. Still, it's not like I need an immediate haircut or anything.

Tell that to the bat in your hair.

...You know what? I've got someone to back me up here.

[Brb, going to grab the younger Sora by the arm and drag him up to the camera.]

C'mon! You don't think I need a haircut, right?

[what the — pokégear. well, Sora gets that odd deja vu feeling again upon seeing his older self, like he's danced this dance before somehow, so his response is less confused, more big cheesy grin and a wave.]

Hi!

[as for the hair... he pauses, scrutinizing Riku carefully. chinstroke and all. he finally offers a sage nod.]

Well... yup! I think you could probably use a haircut.

[ and it's Sora. with Riku explaining and Sora being Sora, there's just a grin and a wave back.

even if it's a little weird, but hey. time stuff, right? ]

Hi!

[ then he just looks mighty proud/smug and nods in agreement with that assessment. ]

See! Even he thinks so. So it's gotta be true!

...Okay. Next time, I'm grabbing Ven.

[Just gonna lineface at both of his bros for good measure.]

And I'm still not gonna cut it.

I'm thinking Ven would agree too.

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