66 - video - backdated to the 20th;

[islandshore]

[It's around evening that the feed clicks on to show Riku... seated on a rooftop overlooking the ocean because hey, sunset. It's a great view, an even greater backdrop, and there might be some greater reason behind it.

In fact, there most certainly is.]

So, summer. Probably the best time to hit the beach. The sun, the sand, the surf... What's not to like? For all my complaining about the islands, I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss them sometimes.

[He pauses, shaking his head.]

But this isn't about me. It's about Sora. See, his birthday's coming up on the 23rd, so we're gonna be having a party down in Vermilion. A beach party.

[He raises an index finger, grinning.]

But, see, Sora's a sap. He'd make friends with just about anyone, so this party's gonna be open to anyone who wants a good time. Might even make it a potluck-- celebrate the summer with a bang, before the temperatures drop. It is almost August now...

[After a few moments, his grin fades, and he looks toward the ocean with a calmer expression.]

Though I've gotta wonder. What do you think the average age is for guys like us? And for that matter, I wonder how many people have stuck around for more than a year... Seems like there aren't as many kids as adults nowadays. Kinda funny when you think about it.

[The locals start their journeys at age ten, yet so many of them are twenty and up...

He shrugs, waving a hand.]

Anyway, we can set up transportation if you're outta town. Otherwise, I'll catch you later.

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[soundmind]

Well, you know I'll be there. As for the average age...it seems like a lot of us were pulled here as teenagers, then as time went on we somehow turned into adults.

[She cracks a smile.]

Not that I'm as old as you guys yet, but I'll be 18 in January.

[islandshore]

Careful, Maka.

[He cracks a sinister smirk, leaning in real close.]

Soon, you'll be as crusty as us.

[He says despite the fact that they're still quite young. What a loser.]

[soundmind]

You be careful yourself, the more time you spend with Sora the more you start acting dorky like him.

[Granted, Riku is pretty dorky on his own.]

I may get older, but at least I don't have a consistent infection of dork nearby.

[islandshore]

Pfft. Like I'd ever drop to his level.

[He gives a casual wave of the hand, as if it's a non-issue.]

See, I grew up with Sora, so I'm basically immune.