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[islandshore]

[Riku would not be the friend that he is if he let Sora off the hook for embarrassing attempts to get him a girlfriend. No, if Sora's gonna play that game, then it's only natural for Riku to follow suit, which is why he's addressing the network today.]

Hey, Johto. Kanto. Have I got some news for you.

[Riku grins wildly as he reaches behind his back and holds up a photo for all to see:]



See this guy? Dorky grin, messy hair, looks kind of like a goofball? Well, that's because he is, but that's not the point. No, the point is, he's feeling kind of down in the dumps. A bit lonely. Guy spends all his time glued to my hip, but deep down, he wants nothing more than to serenade someone special into the night, and--

[He has to stop himself because... man is he having trouble taking this seriously, but darn it. Sora needs a taste of his own medicine.

Right, after catching his breath, Riku continues.]

The point is, he's looking for a date. Or maybe a handful. Maybe even something longterm. Sora's a complete sap, making friends with everyone he meets, always wearing the same stupid smile, and, to be fair, he's probably the best friend a guy could ask for. But there is one little road bump: he actually believes in Santa Claus.

Which brings me to point two. See, I noticed a ton of people vouching for him, but I know there's gotta be at least some of you smart enough to admit Santa's made up. Even if you're not into bets, here's some incentive: speak up, and there's a chance you might get to see Sora belt out cheesy Christmas songs. Trust me, you'll get a good laugh.

[Well, Twilight suggested bringing it up. Whether or not it works remains to be seen.]

Comments

( voice )

[timidnature]

I really hope you're joking because just advertising for new friends is no way to form social bonds.

[If it was he would have done it years ago]

Re: ( voice )

[heartdive]

Yeah. It's a joke. Doesn't mean I can't scare him a little.

( voice )

[timidnature]

Ah, so it's that kind of closeness then.

Although suppose he really did find you someone to spend Christmas with, would it really be so bad? Meeting someone new around the season sounds rather romantic.

( voice )

[heartdive]

I'm not really mad about that. If it helps me, then it helps.

( voice )

[timidnature]

So you are looking for a date then.

( voice )

[heartdive]

Maybe not looking hard, but it would kinda be nice to have someone.

( voice )

[timidnature]

I hope you find someone nice then. There do seem to be a lot of interesting characters here.

( voice )

[heartdive]

There are lots of people from different places. That part about all of this is pretty great.

( voice )

[timidnature]

It is certainly interesting, but I have to admit it makes me a little uneasy.

I wonder how much of the population here is actually native to this region...

( voice )

[heartdive]

You haven't been here for too long, have you?

( voice )

[timidnature]

I can't say I have. Only a few months at most but it almost feels like no time at all.