Open KH Mingle

[keybearer]

[You are here. You probably made a wrong turn down that dark corridor. Maybe your Gummi Ship got knocked off course. Maybe you just felt like a change of scenery, or maybe you already lived here.

Regardless, you've stumbled upon Radiant Garden in all its glory. The flowers are in bloom, the fountains flowing. Or perhaps you're less fortunate and ended up here or even here. Time's in a bit of a flux. Open corridors link from one version to the other.

And for those uninterested in sight seeing, there are other activities to enjoy. Several moogles seem to have set up booths with snacks, items, and a synthesis shop. There's a sale on sea salt ice cream, and for thrill seekers, plenty of Heartless lurking in the shadows.]

[ooc: Just a general post for KH mingling. Other Disney and Square Enix characters are welcome, too. Doubles and AUs are all welcome.]

Comments

[cloak]

That should only be a concern in a world made of data.

[seasaltkeys]

I guess.

[It's going to remain a small, irrational fear. He pauses as they come to a crossroads.]

Which way should we go next?

[cloak]

[He turns one way and then the other. Having taken this survey, he points to their left]

That way seems easiest to traverse, unless convenience isn't a concern.

[seasaltkeys]

Doesn't really matter to me. It's not like I'm on a mission or anything.

[cloak]

Simplest route then. In case we cross paths with someone.

[And so he turns left]

[seasaltkeys]

Sounds good.

[Roxas will follow, letting him take the lead.]

[cloak]

[It's funny, he's never been the leader before. Of course, he's never been part of anything resembling a group before. That was only the real Roxas.

But it's a simple matter to choose between directions, whenever they reach a fork in their path. And eventually, they arrive at the gate of a castle]

[seasaltkeys]

This place...it was different to, right?

[Roxas is staring at it curiously. There's a part of him that wants to go in and start exploring, but another that gives him a feeling that maybe he shouldn't.]

[cloak]

Yes. This structure was warped and steeped in darkness, in the Datascape.

[Moments pass and he starts forward]

There may be more relevant information here.

[seasaltkeys]

I remember that, from Sora's memories. It was empty...except for Ansem.

[Or his heartless or whatever.]

Can we get in though?

[cloak]

More or less.

[His records contain much the same, no surprise]

We both have Keyblades, don't we? Locks are no barrier.

[seasaltkeys]

Good point.

[There's a flash and the kingdom key is in his hand. He's not sure why he can't summon his dual keyblades yet, but he hasn't thought too much about it.]

[cloak]

[On the other hand - or two - he can call an iteration of Oathkeeper and Oblivion in a flurry of zeroes and ones]

There should be no problems advancing.

[seasaltkeys]

[Is Roxas a little envious of the dual keyblades? Maybe a bit. But first, the door. He aims the keyblade.]

Nope. Let's go!

[cloak]

[And forward they march. He half-expects guards when the doors open, but there doesn't appear to be anything - or anyone - to stop them]

[seasaltkeys]

Are we really the only ones here? In a place this big, I was expecting more people. Or at least another moogle or something.

[He has his guard up though.]

[cloak]

It could be a trap. For what purpose I couldn't say, but...it's a possibility.

[And so he'll advance with caution]

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas nods, his guard up as well. He really doesn't want it to be a trap.]

Let's hope it isn't.

[cloak]

At least we have combat knowledge, in case.

[Hard to feel like they're being stealthy when the place is so large and brightly lit though...]

[seasaltkeys]

Good point, but it seems like this place is just as empty as everywhere else.

[cloak]

It'd make more sense if this was an emulation... What would clear out a whole world?

[seasaltkeys]

I...I don't really want to think about that.

[Because all things considered, it's probably not good.]

[cloak]

We might have to, eventually.

[But for now he lets the subject rest, rounding another corner to find... yet another empty chamber]

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas's expression is less than thrilled. He hates being jerked around like this.]

Come on! There has to be someone else here besides us!

[There's a bit of frustration in his voice, 'causing a small echo.]

[cloak]

There might be others who share our circumstances. Why would any force select only us?