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[Master training, huh? Riku wasn't quite sure what that entailed at first when Yen Sid mentioned it. After all, he had the skills and now the title to prove it, or so Sora keeps telling him. But when the explanation included things like simple gummi ship travel (something he's never done before unlike his best friend) and world observation, on top of his basic Master duties, it didn't seem like such a bad idea.

But that was before Riku noticed a particular world being open in the vast space. Traverse Town shouldn't be in this world right now, and he's absolutely sure that he's not in someone's dream. Maybe something else happened to another world that made it appear.

Landing the ship and stepping off it, Riku's left feeling even more confused. If Traverse Town appeared because refugees from another world needed it, that should mean that there would be people here.

The first problem is that the world looks vacant. He only looked through the first section of the town, but all the shops and buildings were empty with little sign of anybody actually using them.

The second problem is that as soon as Riku opens the gates to the second district; Heartless. Many of them are just Shadows or Neoshadows, but there are swarms consisting of hundreds of them. And the ones closest to the gate instantly notice the Master's presence.]

Great. Not as if I don't have enough things to worry about.

[it's been at least an hour, she supposes, that Mami first entered what she still assumes is a witch's barrier, even though the whole ordeal hasn't been anything like she's encountered before.]

[and she's only made about an inch of progress. whenever a bullet cuts through the mass of creatures, dozens more pile into the trail left behind. and there isn't a witch here either, is there? no... leaving the barrier to recover no longer appeared to be an option, either — the portal had disappeared right behind her.]

[maybe that should have been her first clue that this outpouring of darkness she was battling was so different compared to the darkness she snuffs out on a nightly basis. her second clue was the boy who just walked in.]

[in a blink Mami's scaling the walls to the roof of the shops of the second district, and she's running toward Riku — her immediate instinct here is to protect, and despite looking a bit battered, she's moving with a renewed determination, the heartless still swiping at her heels.]

[It's a good thing for Mami then that Riku very quickly becomes preoccupied. Similar to how the Heartless drive toward Sora, they start scurrying as soon as they see him. Damn Keyblade. This isn't too bad, but swarms of even Shadows can cause trouble.

Unlike her, Riku's easily dispatching them with the Way to Dawn, but more still come in droves. Not to mention there's something in the corner of his eye, a yellow blur of some sort, that distracts him momentarily. Is someone else here with the Heartless?]

Hey! [It's all he can call out before some Soldiers sneak up behind him and lash out with sharp claws, slashing through his vest. Retaliation is swift though, and Riku spins around to swipe at them.]

[there are too many of them.]

[Mami, had, in the back of her mind, known she was outnumbered from the moment she first began fighting and the monsters poured toward her from every corner of the district. but she doesn't let that sinking reality betray the gentle smile she wears as she darts closer, finally to the roof of the building nearest Riku — she never has worn anything but friendliness and authority on her face, really.]

[but her words reveal far more than her smile ever would.]

Shall we make a run for it?

[ribbons unfurl from her being — he looks far more capable at fighting these than she is, but she's not about to let this stranger take them on alone, either. Mami is also more than willing to try to clear a way back to the door to District 1 so they can both escape.]

[He has just a few moments to spare for the occasional glance, but not enough time to be able to see her face. What he can make out of her though is that she looks out of place, not fitting into the look of the world.

Maybe the world is here for her. She's the one that needs a world, a place. It's just too bad it's suffering from a Heartless infestation right now.

He waits for the Keyblade to return to him after tossing it in a circular direction and considers their options. She has to be tough to be able to survive for so long, but without a Keyblade, it wouldn't make much of a difference.]

You first. I'll cover you.

[And he lets loose a barrage of Dark Figaras. She better make use of her time, because he won't be able to keep that up for long.]

[to that Mami will happily oblige with a silent nod. that doesn't stop her from feeling a mix of both perplexed and intrigued, though — what on earth sort of magic and weapon is that boy using, and why do they seem to be so effective against those creatures in particular?]

[no doubt those will be some of the first questions she asks when they're both free from harm's way, but for now, she's jumping past Riku and running toward the door, ribbons lashing out at stray Heartless behind her as she pushes the door open just barely wide enough to squeeze through. and once she's on the other side, Mami whirls around and clings to the edge of the door, holding it open so Riku can also slip through when he has the chance.]

[Riku can hear her footsteps admit the sounds of the Heartless and the fact that they run past him, causes him to breathe a small sigh of relief. He's not always comfortable with issuing what feels like orders, but he'd feel even worse about it if she didn't follow his instructions.

A quick glance behind him shows how close the blond is to the door, and he has similar thoughts about her own techniques and magic. At first it looked like streams of actual Light, but when they move fluidly like fabric, that idea is quickly quashed. He's never seen any magic like that before.

Turning back to the Heartless, Riku leaps into the air and drives the Keybladr down into the ground, unleashing a wide wave of Light and energy. It's enough to snuff some Shadows and drive back even more, who quickly meet their ends with some more Firagas. It's enough of an opening for him to leap backward and make a break for the door, squeezing himself through the opening she made.]

S-shut it!

Take your pic/pick your poison, etc.

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[okay so SUMMER VACATION. the sand, the sun, some leisurely rafting ...]

[and the incredibly smart man operating a raft attraction at the beach did an incredibly smart thing and put two very bitties on the raft together — and now there's no saving them from the giant wake that they're now approaching at high speeds.]

[and so tsubomi and sora are about about to lose a very lopsided fight against physics.]

Oh geez — hang on!

H-hold on to wha--!!

[ In her defense, she tried. And she at least has a life vest on, but the raft is not keeping Tsubomi where she should be, and as it slams into the wave and bucks up, there she goes. Soaring majestically.

Without helpful fairy mantles. ]

[they really should install seat belts on these things — or would that just make it worse?]

[sora tries his darndest to be graceful about his unintended exit from the raft, but unfortunately, his swan dive is more like a flailing sort of belly flop. and to add insult to injury, the driver of the boat seems not to have noticed the raft he's pulling is no longer occupied, and he and speeds on without them.]

[once the shock wears off and his limbs stop stinging from slapping against the water, sora's splashing around frantically, looking for that girl who was on the raft with him.]

Hey! Are you all right?

[ There's a cough and several sputtering noises before Tsubomi pops up to the surface, totally (understandably) soaked and looking around just as frantically. ]

W-where's the raft??

[Sora doesn't answer that immediately — he just turns to look in the direction of the boat and raft. the guy still hasn't noticed they fell off, and is quickly retreating into a dot on the horizon.]

Um ...

[okay, no panicking yet! they can still see the shore from here, though it's a bit of a swim. Sora's pretty confident he can do it, but...]

I think we're on our own! Do you think you can swim back to shore?

[ ... Oh. Well, she can swim, but she's not exactly a strong swimmer and her stamina when she's in her civilian form is... pretty darn laughable. But-- ]

I-I can try...

[it's little consolation, but Sora would probably be one of the last people to be weirded out if Chypre suddenly appeared and she was able to transform.]

[in any case, he kicks over to her, extending one of his hands out to her.]

It's okay — it'll be much easier if we do it together! Just stick to kicking for now, okay? Don't use your arms unless you really need to — I'll steer us to the beach.

Are you sure? I-I feel like that's asking a lot of you...

[ But at the same time, she's inching her hand out to clasp his-- because he at least seems to know what he's talking about. ]

Definitely! It'll be even easier once we catch a wave.

[at least, it should be a lot easier, considering there's two of them, and they shouldn't have to worry too much about being pulled under, what with the life jackets and all. once Tsubomi takes his hand, he gives her a reassuring smile.]

My name's Sora, by the way. Sorry we're meeting like this.

It's not your fault.

[ She's still subdued and miserable after having been thrown headlong into the ocean, but Tsubomi can muster a thin smile and that much reassurance. ]

But my name is Tsubomi... it's nice to meet you, um-- even like this.

[it'll make a fun story to laugh at later, right? ... right ...]

Are you ready?

[he'll start leading the way back to shore at a relaxed pace, glancing back every so often, at Tsubomi, and at the waves in a search for one they could ride for a moment or two.]

[and Sora will keep on talking, too — because he figures it's easier to focus on talking than swimming, and also because he isn't so good at silence.]

[ That's fine. Honestly, he's like a milder version of Erika, not so much demanding as he is talkative, and it helps Tsubomi relax incrementally more. Sans the moments when a wave or two will rise up to smack them in the face and she ends up sputtering and coughing all over again, but there's no real fear that they won't make it to shore.

What a day, though. ]

Well, at least we have good weather to — ah!

[NO PANICKING his feet just bumped against something — wait. it's the ground. success!]

All right, we made it!

W-we... made it...

[ Pardon Tsubomi, she's just going to flop over on the sand now. ]

[no judgment here. he peels off his life jacket — to be honest he always hated the things, but today, he's pretty thankful he had it — and plops down in the sand nearby.]

Are you all right?

I... thought we were going to be in much bigger trouble... [ She's also kind of gasping for air like she just ran a marathon, but that's just how Tsubomi is. ]

B-but thank you for your help, Sora-san.

[Sora would be more than happy to help her to the first aid tent if she needs. but he just turns slightly, a gentle, friendly smile on his face.]

You don't need to be formal — you can call me just Sora if you want. [because he figures that being flung off of a raft in the ocean and managing to swim back to shore is one of those surefire friendship-forming events.]

And, it was no trouble at all! I'm just glad we're both back on shore now.

I'm also relieved... I think maybe next time I'll just admire the ocean from here.

[ But at least she can peel the life jacket off now and give it a shot wringing out her pigtails. Sora... was it? He did just help her out tremendously, so maybe she can give him a little less formality. If that's what he wanted. ]

	SORA (KH2) homeless ➜ JOURNAL		VANITAS (BBS) homeless ➜ JOURNAL
	BOOKER DEWITT homeless ➜ JOURNAL		ALICE LIDELL homeless ➜ JOURNAL

	AERITH (KH2) homeless ➜ JOURNAL		SORA (KH1) homeless ➜ JOURNAL
	Mami Tomoe homeless ➜ JOURNAL		Madoka Kaname homeless ➜ JOURNAL

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as discussed!

HERP i never even got the notif for this :( sorry about that!

its okay <3

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