07 - video/action for those on route 32//filtered from Vanitas;

[islandshore]

I need to know the quickest way to Goldenrod.

[So says Riku, who appears a bit tense as the feed starts up. In the background, there's the sound of chatter from a Croconaw and Nidoking, but Riku remains focused on his gear.]

There's something me and Sora need to take care of, so the sooner we get there, the better.

[After that, the feed ends. It's short, sweet, and to the point; he's not in the mood for much idle chatter.]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Okay... Good.

[and he's just gonna. flop right down where he's standing, then. now that the initial shock has worn off and he's had a chance to talk to a few friends on the network, he's pretty emotionally drained. sometimes that's just as bad as being physically drained-- though he's that, too.]

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

[That's fine. After a bit more tinkering with his gear, Riku plops down next to him, while Jaws and Slacker wander over to the two boys.]

C'mon. You should get some sleep.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

I'm not tired.

[... yeah, Sora has not failed at lying worse since that one time when they were kids and he put a lizard down Riku's shirt and tried to blame it on Tidus.]

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

[Yeah. He's just going to give Sora a look.]

You aren't fooling anyone.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[okay, okay, Riku's got him. he'll go the honesty route, then.]

I'm not sure if I'd be able to fall asleep.

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

Then at least get some rest.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[down on his back he fwumps, then, heaving a sigh.]

Hey, Riku?

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

Yeah?

[Riku's taking a seat as well, and his Pokémon are scurrying over to him.]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Did I overreact?

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

Hard to say. If I were in your position, I probably would've done the same.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

... I just want answers. If I knew why, then it'd be okay. I feel like I'd be able to help better.

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

We'll find the answers. For now, we'll just have to be patient.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[droops tiredly.]

... I know.

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

Just let me know if you need help getting to sleep.

[He folds his arms and leans back.]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[Sora is too much of a manly man to outright ask for help, but-- well, who is he kidding? that pathetic little expression he gives Riku when he looks up at him says it all.]

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

Right.

[He reaches for a Pokéball, sending Phantom out in a quick flash.]

Alright, Phantom. Use Hypnosis.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[it's super effective-- the wild Sora has fainted! he sinks right into sleep, curled up on his side. even though he's asleep, he almost looks relieved, and relaxed for the first time since they left Violet.]