erodingearth | ⊕ 01 [accidental voice/action]

[Cold. Overcast. It's a stark contrast to the warmth and rays that Terra had felt not too long ago, and he frowns at the skies like they'll tell him what's going on. No Keyblade, no clothes, no items ... and no memories of how he ended up here.

And that was without taking those strange wings into account.

He walks through the wet grass, pausing long enough to scoop up a book that barely sticks out against the tall grasses. He flips it open, scanning. Little boxes, little switches and buttons... He pushes a few of the buttons experimentally.]

Odd book. Doesn't look like a command board... Huh.

...Not the time for this.

[With a shrug, he snaps the journal shut, not aware that it had recorded what he was saying.

By the time he opens the journal again, he'll have made his way to the dd New Feather watch station. Somewhere fairly safe where he can dig up some ~~ill-fitting~~ clothes for himself.

He'll give the journal a second look now that he's at least found some shelter.]

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[Okay, considering how nonchalantly that probably came out, Terra is just a little alarmed.]

That doesn't sound reassuring at all.

Hey!

[Darn it. Why didn't he expect that hair ruffle? He should have known better...

But on the other hand, it's been ages since he's seen Terra. For once, he won't protest.]

I would've been here quicker if my Glider worked.

It's not as bad as it sounds. Even if you're here for years, as soon as you do get back, it'll be like you never left in the first place.

Years? [How does that even work?] I think we might have skipped a step here. [Or several.]

So you have your Keyblade. That makes one of us. [He shakes his head, annoyed at the situation.] Something wrong with your Glider?

You heard me. I've been here for almost two years.

[...]

I just left for a week. As soon as I got back, everything was the way I left it.

Anyway, if you don't mind heavy reading, I could show you the Guide. It'll tell you everything you need to know.

Your Keyblade's probably back in the village.

[As for his Glider, Ven nods.]

Yeah. Me and Aqua can't use our Gliders here because of the power cap. Everyone's half as strong as they usually are, and some things don't work at all.

That's... [He trails off, unsure how to deal with that information. Time didn't pass? Maybe he should be relieved, since he was in the middle of a mission.]

Sure, show me this guide. [...The longer he stares at this kid, the stronger that feeling gets. And with this information about time not passing..]

Here (http://wise-maiden.livejournal.com/24338.html). Might take some time to read through it, but it's worth it.

[At this point, it's kind of hard to play ignorant, so let's see if he catches on.]

And if you've still got any questions, I'll see what I can do... Terra.

[He tenses somewhat at the mentioning of Aqua, his frown deepening.] Aqua's here too? What are you two even doing here?

[This is getting kind of awkward. Just when is Terra from, anyway? Hopefully it's not too far from them.]

We've been here for a few months now. The Malnosso brought us here, just like everybody else.

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Thanks. [He gets the word of gratitude out before he hears the kid say his name, and then there's a long moment of silence.]

...So I wasn't just imagining it. It's you.

I was starting to wonder if you'd catch on.

I didn't want to jump to conclusions. [...Even if he usually does.] You look different from the last time I saw you.

It's been a while. About ten years on my end.

[Time didn't pass. And from what he had gleaned from that guide, these Malnosso were their captors...]

So I'm late. [Somehow. Why didn't he show up with them...?]

[Oh, Terra. Ven shakes his head, frowning.]

It's not your fault! I know you would've been here sooner if you could.

[Ten years? If Terra was the type, he would have whistled at the long passage of time there.] It's good to see you're doing well. [And there we go, jumping to conclusions.] Riku.

[Heh. He doesn't mind, at least; how's Terra supposed to know what he's been through over the past few months?]

As well as I can be, anyway. A lot's happened since I met you.

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[Despite Ven's response, Terra dwells on the subject.] You two showed up at the same time, and it took several months for me to follow. It doesn't make sense.

[...Well. That sounds sorta foreboding.]

You'll have to tell me about it.

Well, you were here for--

[...He stops. Maybe he should wait before revealing that little detail.

Man, this is complicated.]

The New Feather cycles are really random. It's hard to tell who's gonna show up, so it's still not your fault.

Tell you what. Once you get back to the village, we could meet up somewhere. Doesn't have to be right away, but I don't have anything better to do right now.

[Hmm. Though, there is one thing he should address...]

Oh yeah. I never did tell anyone about that secret.

[He sighs, letting go of the brooding feeling after another moment.]

Sorry. This isn't even the time to talk about something like that.

Yeah. We should probably keep going, huh?

[If he's gone for too long, Aqua's gonna worry...]

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