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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Waking up in a strange, new world is nothing new to Riku. After all, it happened when the islands disappeared into darkness. However, he didn't end up enrolled in a military academy back then. So, needless to say, this whole situation is different and a little overwhelming.

Time compression, Sorceresses... it's all a bunch of strange jargon to him. Still, if he's going to be stuck for a while, he might as well get used to it.

Which is exactly why he's planning on exploring every nook and cranny to get a feel for his surroundings. First stop? The cafeteria, to grab something to eat. While there, he'll probably find a quiet spot to sit on his own. No need to draw attention to himself, after all.

But once that's over with, he'll head on down to the Training Center. There, he'll showcase some of his sweet moves, including elemental magic, Keyblade techniques, tossing it at enemies like a boomerang or ramming straight into them, adding in a flurry of rapid combos... just to name a few of his techniques. He'll keep at it for a good while, noticeably keeping to himself. Obviously, someone should pester him before he overworks himself. KH folk might notice he's wielding Oathkeeper.

But after a while, he'll go ahead and park it in the library at one of the computers. By then he's blown off some steam and types up this message...]

You know, maybe I shouldn't be surprised. I've been pulled from one world to the next for a while now. Just wasn't expecting to wind up on my own again.

Or to end up back in school. So... anything I should know before classes start? Looks like I got pulled in here at the last minute. Might as well get an idea of what I'm getting into.

[ooc: Feel free to bump into Riku at any time, really. I tread to leave some options open!]

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[lighthoused.livejournal.com]

Welcome to Garden! It's good that you're keeping a positive attitude.

Did you get a course schedule?

[ She has no idea. ]

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

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[lighthoused.livejournal.com]

I think that's a good mindset to have, personally.

Once you figure out majors, the rest is pretty much a cakewalk! Did you do any fighting back home?

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[Well he was going to go to the training.

Emphasis on the was. With some of the odd looks he was getting yet again and trying to brush them off, he wasn't quite sure whether it would be a good idea.

And upon arriving at the Center, he could see why and instantly stops in his tracks. There was someone there who looked exactly like him, and while his first thoughts fled to the data clone, watching him with Oathkeeper and the elemental magic. Even a replica based on data wouldn't have that, and it made his stomach twist to see that Keyblade in his own hands.

For now, he'll just stand and stare, watching this other younger self with precision and trying to try and find something to take his frustrations of the damn Compression out on.]

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Riku doesn't notice his double at first. He's too busy fighting, alternating between his physical moves and the occasional magic spell. So, T-Rexaurs, how do you like Thundaga? It's rather shocking, to say the least.

... But soon enough he'll stop and look around.

It's about that time he catches his double and. Well, stares right back. Um.]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[One thing's for sure. This isn't the Replica. If he was, he wouldn't be older... and, well, he'd have his cloak on.

No, this is something else entirely, so pardon him if he looks a little suspicious.]

There any reason why you're staring?

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

[He'll be sharing a lot of that suspicion with you, Keyku. There's plenty of reasons he can give, and hell, he could just walk out of here without much of a word. But something in this picture is wrong to him. And he'd need answers now.]

That Keyblade. Where did you get it? [No sense in skirting around the Keyblade being a secret topic here. Riku's just very perturbed by the sight of Oathkeeper, and if this guy was anything like his younger self, well, those were bad feelings he didn't want to think about.]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[This guy even has the same voice... It's more than a little jarring, but he's doing his best to keep it cool, placing his free hand against his hip.]

I've had it ever since the islands disappeared. It kind of chose me.

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[feedmyglitch]

[Well.

This is awkward.

The cafeteria. And this situation seems far too familiar. Just like with Leon, but this time? It's another Riku. A younger one, resembling the Journal far more. This could mean one of two things: he has someone to manipulate, or a certain King in a boy's body has arrived. ...He's leaning on the King. So he's going to try and shrink down into his little corner, where he's been devouring emotions from. Hopefully, "Riku" won't notice him.

Unfortunately, he sticks out like a sore thumb.]

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Is that a Heartless...?

Nevermind his food. Riku's going to quietly move away from the table and approach Ardos. Something isn't right here.]

[feedmyglitch]

[Yes, Riku. It is. And he's starting to panic. Because, crap, he's been noticed. Why are emotions such a hindrance? He'll get up, trying to casually walk all the way around the tables to avoid Riku on his way out.]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[A Heartless that looks like...

Nope, not letting this one out of his sight. This is relevant to his interests.]

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[callinblueskies.livejournal.com]

[ Rin is up for pestering considering he's probably never seen anyone throw a weird looking sword around like a boomerang and still look cool while doing it. ]

Woah! Where did you learn that??

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

What, this?

[He smirks, performing another Strike Raid on a nearby monster.]

Just something I picked up in my travels.

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[callinblueskies.livejournal.com]

[ Well it's got Rin's attention whatever it is. He was given a sword that he doesn't know the fist thing about using. ]

That's so cool! Did someone teach you that??

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[thecolorleslite.livejournal.com]

[Shelke sits by him in the cafeteria , placing a notebook on the table]

Hello , Data Riku.[Oops] It seems that I have found the library useful in the search for information on this world's technology. It seems the base memory chips are quite primitive , yet show potential. [Feel free to look confused as her techie ramble]

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

Data?

[Cue one perplexed looking teen. Nevermind the fact that this girl's a stranger. Why did she...?]

Look, I don't know who you are, but there's nothing digital about me. Just call me Riku.

[thecolorleslite.livejournal.com]

[The open friendly look that had been on her face dissolves into a blank expression.]

I see... [There was something different about him than Data Riku. He seemed...more human , for lack of a better description. Instantly she regrets sitting. Shelke should have known.]

I apologize. You look like someone I know.

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[vestigiaflammae.livejournal.com]

[Lea's in the cafeteria, too, piling a sandwich and heap of chips on one side of his plate and a couple desserts on the other. It's the healthiest lunch for a growing boy! ...It totally is. Shut up.

He scans the area for a place to sit and notices the silver-haired guy sitting alone. Haven't they met before? He looks a little lost, and so Lea's heading straight in that direction and parking his plate on the other side of the table.]

Hi, Riku! What's up?

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[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Pffff. Those desserts, man. Riku looks plenty amused, at least until Lea heads over to him and acts all friendly.

Then his smirk is replaced by a rather dumbfounded look. This is the... second person to act like they know him.]

Who are you, exactly?

[Silly Lea. Wrong snarkbutt.]

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[vestigiaflammae.livejournal.com]

C'mon, it's only been a couple days! I'm Lea. Get it memorized already!

[Now that he's sitting here... the guy looks a little bit younger, doesn't he? -- Maybe. Not quite the same.]

You are Riku, right?

[adewdropbright.livejournal.com]

[ Between Data Riku and Kairi's Riku, well. Aerith's gotten used to seeing Riku around. So when she spots him in the cafeteria, she simply gives a friendly wave while walking by, ready to take her meal back to the office.

It'll register pretty soon that that wasn't either Riku she knows. ]

[chosenwielder.livejournal.com]

[Hoooold the phone. Riku recognizes Aerith, at least, and his food can wait. Maybe she knows what's going on.]

Aerith?

[adewdropbright.livejournal.com]

[ She twists her head over her shoulder before turning and walking back. ] Yes? How've you been?

[ Cue the recognition that something's off in three, two...

Leeeaaning in and looking at that expression. ] You seem different today.

[ Not quite right for Data Riku. :|a ]