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... is it strange to sometimes wish you could go home? Even if there's nothing there for you? [ nothing except death, in her case. this isn't hilariously morbid or anything, no. ]
I'm just not sure when or how things got so ... complicated. Is this just what life is like...?
[ Xion is outside today, somewhere a little more quiet. She's sitting on the railing of the bridge that passes over the river between houses 14 and 35, swinging her legs gently as she holds onto the rail with one hand and the journal with her other. It ... doesn't seem terribly safe, but then again, she's used to much higher places. Feel free to startle her from her contemplation. She could use it. ]
... is it strange to sometimes wish you could go home? Even if there's nothing there for you? [ nothing except death, in her case. this isn't hilariously morbid or anything, no. ]
I'm just not sure when or how things got so ... complicated. Is this just what life is like...?
[ Xion is outside today, somewhere a little more quiet. She's sitting on the railing of the bridge that passes over the river between houses 14 and 35, swinging her legs gently as she holds onto the rail with one hand and the journal with her other. It ... doesn't seem terribly safe, but then again, she's used to much higher places. Feel free to startle her from her contemplation. She could use it. ]
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.... I don't get it. What's wrong with him wanting a keyblade?
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... I've died twice, Sokka. Both times, it was because I possessed the Keyblade. I know it's a powerful weapon that can do good things, but ... without it, I never would have had to die. At least, not here. [ at home it was somewhat inevitable. ] ... I thought Riku understood that. But during that last week while everything was crazy, he had a Keyblade. It ... it was strange and I didn't like it, but it wasn't his fault he had it. I was going to apologize to him, but... then I heard that.
[ now she looks a little sad. ] It's like he wasn't even thinking about what it did to me. I know he wants to get stronger, but aren't there better ways than wanting ... that? He's so jealous of Sora... but he really has no idea what it's like to wield the Keyblade. It isn't always good. But he didn't even think. And ... it really hurt, to hear that. I guess ... I thought maybe he knew better.
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You know, Xion. When I was growing up, I used to think my sister's waterbending was a waste of time. She could barely do anything with it and no one else from home had any kind of bending. But then we found Aang and over the course of a year, I was traveling with three other master benders, my sister becoming one of them. And then there was me, the guy with the boomerang. So, you know, I kinda have a pretty good idea of what it's like to be jealous of someone you've grown up with. A year ago, I'd probably feel exactly the same way Riku does about my own week as the Avatar.
But anyway. [He looks back up at her.] I know Riku is kind of an idiot and not much of a thinker... but as much as he might want one of those ridiculous weapon things, I don't think he'd ever put it before you.
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but that's a selfish way to think, and with a sigh she accepts what he's getting. a breeze comes off the river to play lightly around them, and the cool air brings a rise of goose bumps over her damp skin. she rubs her hands up and down her arms as she speaks. ]
... I know. But Axel and Roxas never would have made that kind of mistake. I never thought Riku would, but ... he did. [ a beat ] Maybe I'm being a little unfair, but... [ she looks up at Sokka, frowning slightly in sadness and concern. ] Well, that's what I'm trying to fix. I have to figure out how to trust him again.
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Well, just talk to him? Communication is kind of handy like that. Besides, he's not either of those guys you mentioned. He's kind of different now anyway since he came back. He's shorter, younger, and well... actually, that's about the only thing that's different that I noticed. [He gives a small shrug.] Anyway, we're both soaked.
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You were upset, it happens. Honestly, Riku got it easy. You don't want to be on the other side of one of my sister's angry rants.
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Sometimes I wish I could do that. Just... yell. [ flaps her hands in an expansive gesture. ] ... but I don't think I'd be very good at it. [ a laugh ] Her rants are pretty bad, I'm guessing?
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ps gonna start heading for the village also so Sokka better follow. ]
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You could practice on me. I'll even try to pay attention. [He's already starting to zone out. Thinking about Suuuukiiii.]
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and then she's gonna squee. ]
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If you say so. Offer's still open, anytime you need to practice yelling at someone.
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then raises her hands, curling her fingers into mock claws, and bears her teeth slightly as she goes "aaaaa?"
... yeah that totally worked. fierce, Xion. ]
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Not what I had in mind, Xion.
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Well since that went so well, if someone does give you trouble, you just tell me or Sanji. We'll take care of it.
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I know you would, but ... I need to start fighting my own battles. [ literally and figuratively. ]
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Still. If you just happen to not feel like it, let me know.