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[hiptobe_eraqus]

I am uncertain as to how these communicators work, but if moogles are behind their construction, I imagine it'll be fairly reliable.

In any case. I was told that the foremost way to leave this world was to acquire Spirit Dream Eaters for assistance, and that requires gathering materials from their Nightmare counterparts. I was wondering if anyone wanted to accompany me in searching out these. In these times, I believe there is safety in numbers, or at least in ensuring that whatever happens has multiple witnesses.

I don't know if actually leaving this world would be best for me...however, I want to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible.

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[brodakota]

I can help out. I've got a few questions of my own, so finding any answers would be a big help.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

All right. Perhaps finding a place to meet and begin from there would work best.

[brodakota]

The big doors in the first district seem like a good meeting place.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

All right, that should work fine. For time, likely as soon as possible; but with enough for anyone who needs to to prepare.

1/2

[salvagedlight]

Ma-!

...2/2

[salvagedlight]

[And that's all the sound Eraqus gets. There's a rubbery squeaking and murmuring that sounds like it's probably from a Dream Eater as Ven fumbles with the communicator, trying to shut it off. If Eraqus pays attention he'll get a look at the little cafe's back wall before the picture is terminated.]

[If he goes there, though, Ven won't be there.]

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[Is that...who he actually thinks it is?]

Ventus? ...Ventus!

[salvagedlight]

[Yes, and no. No youngest Keyblader for you, Master.]

[unrecovered]

[Multiple witnesses? What, did he expect them all to be killed by Nightmares or something? Wash isn't initially interested in coming - he can function just fine on his own, thanks - but North has volunteered, and that's at least one person he trusts to watch his back. Well, okay then.]

I'm in. When are we going?

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[While normally Eraqus is fine with going solo too, in this case this is not a normal situation, so more heads may be useful. Just as long as everyone can fight.]

Good.

Hopefully as soon as possible.

[unrecovered]

Tell me where we're meeting and I'll be there.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

It looks to be at the large gate leading offworld, in the First District.

[wavesinherheart]

[The voice is unmistakeable. How could it not be, after so many long years? All the same, it takes a moment before she manages to work up the courage to actually speak. It's been years since she last heard that voice, and it's only really the fact that other people seem to have answered as well that keeps her from simply writing it off as her imagination. (Regardless of the fact that it's clearly too well-detailed to be just a fleeting thought.)]

Master?!

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[It hasn't been nearly that long for Eraqus, but he's still pretty shocked to see her here. If he's here, then what's happened to Aqua to bring her here?]

Aqua! Where are you?

[wavesinherheart]

[Well, she's not dead, which is a start. She might not be much of an active participant in the world, but she'd not actually dead.]

Ah... the second district.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[He would feel a whole lot worse if she'd been dead, but he's still concerned.]

I'll come and find you first!

[And off he goes.]

PRETEND HE REPLIED SOONER

[dork_of_keys]

Don't feel bad about that. I had to ask the Moogles to go over the communicator stuff again to get it right.

That's the least expensive way to get the dream bits. The Moogles sell some too. I'm so sure what multiple witnesses has to do with it, but the numbers would still be a good idea.

... Why wouldn't it be a good idea for you to leave?

[hiptobe_eraqus]

It wasn't that terrible...just new technology is all.

If the moogles sell them, that still requires acquiring munny. [He mostly avoids the first part of that other statement.]

Because I do not know what I'd be returning to...if anything at all.

[dork_of_keys]

[Sora is not the most computer literate guy in the world either, so he can sympathize.] I see.

That's true. At least fighting Nightmares isn't the only way to get munny. [And that doesn't escape notice, but he decides it might be better not to pry for now. The next remark kind of throws him though and he's quiet for a long time.]

Has your world fallen?

[raisethemoon]

A most excellent idea! We should be honored to accompany thee!

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[Eraqus pauses for a bit when addressed by the unicorn...no, obviously this is another person whose world was lost, not a Dream Eater.]

Very well; I shall see you there.

I am Master Eraqus.

[raisethemoon]

And we are Princess Luna of Equestria. [She gives her mane a proud little flick, probably to make up for the lack of shouting.] Praytell, what exactly art thou a Master of?

[skysmirror]

[Xion's still getting the hang of this communicator thing herself.]

I think I can help.

[She'd dealt with the Nightmares she'd run into so far.]

[hiptobe_eraqus]

All right.

[However, that black coat and hood up leaves him a bit suspicious.]

...Who are you?

[skysmirror]

[Xion knows what that look means. Well, she DID just speak up without introducing herself. Though she could just count herself lucky that she worked up the nerve to respond at all.]

Ah, sorry. I'm Xion.