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.

Comments

[heartdive]

I thought that was just us.

[paopuprincess]

Hey, naps are awesome.

[Don't judge.]

[heartdive]

Never said they weren't!

[ not judging at all. Riku's just not the nap expert like they are. ]

[paopuprincess]

Riku just happens to sleep like an old man.

[heartdive]

[ see now Sora was opening his mouth to object. but then he stops. hums. and nods in agreement. ]

Can't argue that. He's even got an early start on the old man thing with all that white hair.

[islandshore]

[Annnd cue facepalm.]

Since when are old men light sleepers? If you're gonna make a comparison, compare me to a cat.

[Except cats sleep all the time, and--]

...On second thought, forget I said that.

[heartdive]

What about moms? Moms are pretty light sleepers. Are you a mom, Riku?

[paopuprincess]

Riku is totally a mom.

[Sorry, jumping in on this.]

[heartdive]

Sure acted like one when we were building the boat.

[islandshore]

[His face wrinkles into a tight, clearly uncomfortable look before he covers his face again.]

No, but I am a babysitter.

[heartdive]

You shouldn't sit on babies, Riku. I hear it's bad for them.

[paopuprincess]

You're giving moms a bad name, Riku.

[islandshore]

...You know, if Aqua was here, we could settle this debate. But since she's not...

[Heh.]

Well, don't forget who had that whole checklist. You're just as guilty of mother henning as anyone else.

[islandshore]

You're the one I'm babysitting half the time, though if you keep this up, maybe I will make it literal.

[He's... not necessarily serious, but teasing Sora is just too easy.]

1/3

[heartdive]

Maybe I might -

[heartdive]

[ WAIT NO HE CAN'T GO THERE. ABORT ABORT ABORT!!!! ]

[heartdive]

You're way too heavy to be sitting on anyone!

[islandshore]

[There's the sound of a door sliding open.]

We'll see about that...

[There's the sound of footsteps. He's faking Sora out, but it will so be worth it.]

[paopuprincess]

Right?

[She fakes a sigh, shaking her head.]

Man, I really like Riku too, but I'm afraid that soon he's just gonna crumble into dust.

[heartdive]

And blow away in the wind, yeap. He is kind of getting up there in years. Totally possible.

[paopuprincess]

We'll have to find a jar to keep him in so he doesn't blow away.

[heartdive]

Only if it is pink and has a princess crown on it.

[islandshore]

You know, Sora's only a year younger than me.

Shouldn't you be worried about him, Kairi?

[heartdive]

Hey! You're only as young as you act. So I'm TOTALLY going to be young forever.

[islandshore]

Hmm. Think I already see some wrinkles coming in. Better watch out...