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[paopucharm]

[The communicator flickers to life, Kairi frowning. The moogle is busy explaining things to her, and has just about finished when the feed begins.] -you got all that, kupo?

Yes... but... [She frowns.] Traverse Town is sleeping? I thought it was a world that was always there, for whenever people were lost between them... how could it fall asleep?

That's how it is, kupo! You're just as asleep as it is, kupopo. You okay?

Mostly, though it is a little unnerving. This is just like... [She pauses. Oh. Oh. This is just like the exam Yen Sid gave Sora and Riku! They went to sleep and landed in Traverse Town. But the same can't possibly be happening to her... can it? She's not trained enough for that. She can't even remember discussing it. She can't quite remember what she was doing last, so she can't even trust not knowing that. Only one way to find out, then.] --wait. Does anyone know if Sora or Riku are here? If this is the same test they took, then...

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[allfunandgamesuntil]

[A man in tan armor appears on the viewscreen; a small green figure in similar armor is hovering next to him.]

Hey, you're a friend of Sora and Riku, huh? They're both around here somewhere, I'm sure they'll catch this and say hi.

I'm York, and my friend here is Delta.

[paopucharm]

They are? Do you know where they are?[There's relief in that, but just as much so, confusion. She doubts they'd be taking the same test again, so that would logically rule that out, but...] Y-Yes, I'm Kairi. I'm from the same islands they come from.

[Despite being confused, she does nod, and smile.] It's nice to meet you, York. And you as well, Delta.

[unrecovered]

They're here, but they sound like they're just as confused as everyone else as to why we're here.

What test?

[paopucharm]

[She nods, slowly.] It might not be the same test, then... [She pauses.] It's... a test for people who wield Keyblades. [That's safe enough, isn't it? No specifics.] They went somewhere similar to this, whilst asleep.

[nightmaresfear]

Kairi! [Riku looks shocked when he sees his best friend on the rune. Of all people -- he'd hoped she might be safe with Yen Sid.]

I'm here, and so is Sora. But how did you get here too?

[paopucharm]

Riku!

[To say she looks relieved is an understatement, but it also negates her consideration of it being an exam, because well. Riku's already a master, and all.

Except, for some reason, he doesn't quite look the same, but she pushes that aside.]

I'm not sure. I was at the Tower with Yen Sid, King Mickey... and you. That's the last thing I remember before being here.

[wavesinherheart]

They're both here. But... what test?

[paopucharm]

[Hi, Aqua, you look kind of... familiar... but she can't place it. Must be one of her hazier memories, or just a similarity.

She realises she's been silent for a few seconds, so blinks.]

That's a relief. It probably isn't the exam they took, then... it's for Keyblade wielders, and they went to a similar place like this. That's all I really know... I was wondering if it was the same thing, but if they're here, I doubt it can be.

[shadearchivist]

[Well this is a surprise. He honestly didn't think he would see Kairi again; she would stay on the islands and they'd just never encounter each other. Ienzo takes a deep breath; hopefully she won't just dismiss him, though he could hardly blame her if she did.]

Ah, greetings, Kairi. I don't know if you'll remember me.

[paopucharm]

[Even though she's remembered bits and pieces, the basics and the important things, really, a lot of Kairi's memories of her early childhood are still locked away. The smaller things, the details... those don't come. Without a catalyst, or a reminder, or a face, nothing stirs.

Something does stir though, when she see's Ienzo's face. Particularly coupled with his words. Though she looks confused, contemplative, cautious... any fit. Something about a boy at the castle...? One of the apprentices? A similar age to her...?

Give her a minute. Slowly, it hits her.]

... Ienzo?

[colorbymemory]

[Namine's eyes widen in surprise for a moment, then she smiles. Well, she'd been wanting to meet Kairi. Here's her chance.]

Hello, Kairi. Sora and Riku are here, too.

[paopucharm]

[This is partly unexpected - she hasn't stopped to consider, nor had the time, to notice that Naminé was gone - but not entirely unwelcome. She's happy to see her; she's like a close friend that's always with her. It's better than being separated entirely, right?]

Naminé. [She smiles.] That's good to know. Are you alright? Have you been here long?

[go_dream]

Sora and the guy Riku are here! What's a test?

[paopucharm]

[She nods, grateful.]

Going into the world of dreams... at least, it was for them. I'm starting to think this isn't the same thing.

[earthshatter]

[Ah, now that's a face Aeleus hadn't expected to see again. It's not a bad thing, necessarily, but it's a surprise.]

Kairi. It's good to see you again.

[paopucharm]

[Whereas she found a name for Ienzo, Aeleus doesn't follow the same pattern. She looks at him, for a good few seconds... but nothing particularly stirs. The uniform looks familiar, but beyond that, she can't recall anything.

She can at least look apologetic, almost regrettably.]

I'm- I'm sorry. I don't recognise you.

[raisethemoon]

Sora and Riku are about. We hath no doubt they shall find thee soon.

But, praytell, of what test dost thou speak?

[paopucharm]

[This, Luna, is probably one of the few people who will be unphased at you being a talking pony. One, she's a worldhopper, two, she's friends with Donald, Goofy, and Mickey. It's not even something she'll comment on, only register.

At the question, she sighs slightly, contemplative.] It's a exam for Keyblade wielders... it involved going to sleep, to a place like this. I don't think this is quite the same thing though, if Sora and Riku are here. They've been through it before. [Of course, she could be wrong.]

[dork_of_keys]

... Kairi?

[On the one hand, Sora's thrilled to see her. On the other hand... they still don't know what's going on with this place. It shouldn't be sleeping, yet it is.]

Where are you right now?

[He knows she's feisty, but that's not generally good enough for dealing with Nightmares. Color him worried.]

[paopucharm]

[Of course, by now she knows he's here. But still. She hasn't seen you since you went to your exam, mister, and then you weren't back at the Tower when she went there. So when he appears on the communicator, she smiles widely.]

Sora!

[Then she laughs.] Yeah, it's me. [She looks around.] Um... the Third District, actually. Near the fountain.

[Privact to Kairi]

[skysmirror]

[...Well, with Sora and Riku here, Xion should have guessed it would be only a matter of time before Kairi showed up. There's a moment's paus as she adjusts the channel to private, and then another before she actually speaks.]

You're Kairi, right?

[Private to Xion]

[paopucharm]

[... for a minute, Kairi looks- thinking it's Sora. But before she does say anything, the image changes. To herself. Well, almost herself... and then there's just a girl with black hair.

She has to be seeing things.

But the girl... she doesn't recognise her. But she does recognise the Organization garb, so she looks a little cautious.]

That's me. Who... who are you?

[defrostedpride]

[Oh. It's you. This is not awkward at all.]

Ah. Kairi. Hello.

No one is really certain what relation this place has to the real Traverse Town; whether it is a manifestation of the dream of the world, or simply fills the same role and thus appears the same, or some other reason entirely. It hasn't been possible to verify anything at the present date.

[paopucharm]

[If she remembered him! Which... again, it takes her a minute of staring, trying, trying to remember. With Ienzo, she does find a name. Partly because she has already remembered who he was. She would remember who was always with him.]

... Even?

[That's honestly about all she remembers, though.]

I... I see. I guess we'll have to find out more about it be sure.

[frostyfuntimes]

Test? [Jack makes a face.]

Ugh, I hope not. From what I've seen tests are a huge pain. No thank you.

[paopucharm]

Don't worry. [She smiles.] I don't think it's the same thing, thankfully. Too many differences.

Better late than never?

[salvagedlight]

Wait - you've heard of this world before? When it's not sleeping?

[No he's not aware that he looks like someone else, really...]

Of course! Yay~

[paopucharm]

Yeah, with Sora-

[Actually taking a second to look at who's asking. Roxas, you have to ask?]

-but I thought you knew that, Roxas.

[Sorry Ven. You look far too much like him, considering she can only really see your face clearly. Care to correct the assumption?]