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[ Xion is rather suddenly recalling, if somewhat vaguely, that days like this have happened before. Naturally she couldn't remember it at all before this all started. Sigh. But now that she does have some idea as to what's going on, she decides to strike out into the village, sort of curious whether or not anyone from her own world has turned up here. She's not really sure what she'd do if she ran into any of the Organization now. She's so different - eighteen years old, taller, with longer hair, not a stitch of black clothing in sight, and a ring on her finger. Not to mention grown up and changed in so many ways besides. But go wandering she does, driven by curiosity. Anyone who looks particularly lost is someone she'll try to help, with a gentle question or advice. Otherwise she largely keeps to herself, people watching curiously. ]

[ To Jane, however, this is utterly new. She is bewildered at first, but quickly intrigued. How did these people get here? What's the trick? Why don't they have wings? Naturally, being the scientist she is by trade, all she has is questions and they are all related to how these people got in and how they could theoretically get back out. Take any help you can get, right? No matter how faintly ridiculous or obviously bizarre. So Jane will definitely be seeking out people to talk to, notebook in hand and taking notes whenever she has a chance to stop. (Too bad those will all strangely disappear when this is over.) Lost wingless folks may find a busy-body scientist all up in their business. ]

Comments

[rememorize]

Looking for something?

[The voice comes from several feet behind Xion where Lea regards her coolly, eyebrow slightly raised. There's a grin threatening to spill on his lips.]

[fourteen]

[ She startles badly, practically jumping out of her skin at the voice.

It can't be.

Xion whips around, facing who she thinks is Axel, and just stares, utterly lost for words. She tries, actually taking a breath in to speak, but nothing comes out. Instead she walks over and reaches out, hesitantly, to touch his arm. Like she's afraid he won't be real. ]

... Axel?

[rememorize]

[He's grinning for a moment before it slips more into a fond smile as he watches her.]

It's me. Not a ghost or anything, see?

[He reaches out, placing his hand onto her shoulder with a light squeeze. Just to show her he is in fact here.]

Though I did greet Riku with a "boo". [Another grin. C'mon Xion, it's okay.]

[fourteen]

[ She stares at him fora moment more, agape and unable to process the fact that he's here and alive and... and...

Well. That's about all she can handle before she throws her arms around him and buries her face in her chest and just makes this tiny squeaky sad little noise. ]

[antlioncyclone]

[So what about a big cat sitting on the plaza fountain trying to maintain a vantage point, how does Xion feel about seeing that?]

[fourteen]

[ ... holy shit!

She trots over, surprised at first, but elation slowly blooms over her expression. ]

Mewtwo? Mewtwo!

[antlioncyclone]

[whuh-

...whoa

WHOA

THAT'S A PERSON

Mewtwo sits up straight, scanning the plaza briefly before his eyes land on Xion. Then he stands, tail waving behind him, and jumps forward to float down to where she's standing.]

It's been a while.

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You remember!! [ She lights up even more, looking fit to burst with happiness. ] I want to hug you, can I give you a hug?

[antlioncyclone]

[Hehe.

Mewtwo smiles and crouches, putting himself on eye level with Xion so she won't be hugging his stomach. He nods.]

[fourteen]

[ Oh, good. She giggles and wraps him up in a tight hug. ] I've missed you so much! It's really good to see you again, Mewtwo.

[antlioncyclone]

["I've missed you" is a strangely heartwarming thing to hear. (Has anyone ever said that to Mewtwo outside of Luceti...?)

He puts a hand on Xion's head.]

Now that I remember how long it's been [(a disgruntled huff at that)], I've missed you too. And every other friendly face...

There ought to be paths to and from every world. I wish my memory were intact so I'd know to go looking for them.

[neversayno]

[Is Xion up for bear watching instead of people watching? Because the panda right nearby is watching Xion intently. Very intently. The stare it gives towards Xion is almost unbearable for most. Can she handle it?]

[fourteen]

[ This.

Feels.

Familiar.

She stares back, unnerved, and finally just waves uncertainly, not sure what the deal is here. ]

[neversayno]

[The panda does not respond to the wave. If anything, its stare gets more intense. Almost as if its eyes narrow to accommodate how serious its trying to be here. Then it reaches behind its back...]

...

[... and pulls out a round container of cheese.]

[drivingforce]

[She'll just walk right up to her and grab her hand, examining that ring on her finger.]

Something you want to share with the class?

[fourteen]

[ This time Xion doesn't hesitate. At least, not much. She stares for a second, her big blue eyes starting to fill with tears, and then just throws her arms around Kairi's neck. ]

Kairi!

[drivingforce]

Oh! [She's only started briefly, barely bracing herself as Xion flings herself around her neck but soon she's returning the hug. She'd felt bad about leaving Riku behind, but she felt just as bad about leaving Xion. Her twin. Her...self.] ...it's been a really long time, hasn't it?

[fourteen]

It has. [ Her voice shakes with tears and joy. She clings to her other and tries not to cry and really sort of fails. ] It's so good to see you, Kairi.

[drivingforce]

Yeah...it's good to be back. [Even without the wings. She knows this isn't permanent.] How have you been?

[fourteen]

... good. [ Xion steps back, rubbing at her face before she holds up the hand with her ring again, beaming. ] You know, aside from the usual things that happen in this place? I've been -- happy.

[drivingforce]

Yeah, I kind of thought so. [She grabs the girl's hand again, examining the ring with a smile.] What's this all about?

Jane needs love

[thisisthriller]

[Jane, do you hear music close by? It sounds very catchy, doesn't it?]

oh my god

[lorentzian]

[ She does.

... and it sounds familiar.

So she turns, looking for the source, very confused. Did someone roll up with a boombox ala the 90's? ]

[thisisthriller]

[Over the horizon figures appear to be dancing and coming closer. When they come into view, MJ is leading the horde...but he's dancing.]

It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes
You're paralyzed

[manxion]

[SUDDENLY.]

[soracles]

[gosh, this is probably familiar — someone with a familiar mop of hair might just be lurking in a familiar old haunt. wingless, but familiar all the same.]

[spoilers it's the bakery.]

[fourteen]

[ What on Earth... ]

S-- Sora? Is that-- what happened to your wings? You... [ She trails off, realizing all at once what that might mean. ]

[soracles]

[ah - there he goes, lighting right up when he turns to look at her, same old Sora whenever he spots a friend.]

[and, well, no wings is much less painful than just one wing, anyway. even if he knows what it probably means for his time here.]

- Xion, hey! I was looking for you.

[fourteen]

[ Oh, god. He remembers her. He remembers her, and he hasn't got any wings. Could it be?

She trots up to him without thinking, her expression writ large with a mix of alarm and joy. ]

Is it -- is it really you? You remember everything? You remember -- me?

[soracles]

[Sora turns fully to face her, arms very slightly lifted from his sides, a very warm smile spread across his face.]

[because you see, he seems to remember getting a few surprise tackle sort of hugs from Xion so long ago, and now that he's somehow wound up here again, and he's found her again, you know what?]

[he's ready this time. whether it even comes or not, he's ready.]

'Course I do. I feel like it's been a while, though.

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[ Just --

It's a good thing he's ready. Because without any warning her face splits in the warmest, brightest grin and she throws herself at him in a tackle of a hug with a shout of laughter. ]

Sora! It's really you! You're back, you're here!

[soracles]

[being prepared means it's easy to wrap a good friend up in a big hug when needed — which he more than happily obliges to. and Xion's never not been a good friend, she has since literally right from the start, down to the day he first popped up in Luceti. circumstances of both their existences are completely irrelevant.]

You've been all right? I bumped into Roxas, he kind of told me what's been going on.