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[shadearchivist]

Hello, everyone. Having spoken with several people, it seems as if it would do all of us good to have a secure central place where anyone can come and relax with the knowledge that they will be safe from Nightmares. While the establishments that are currently open can serve the purpose, I think it would be better to have something that's run by one of us, since we all know what it feels like to be displaced.

I'm currently focusing on gathering munny and finding a place in which to set up a shop. I wanted to ask if anyone here would be willing to help me clean up and arrange things once I found a suitable space.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Comments

[4letters4ninja]

I will lend a hand if you need one. I just arrived, but I believe I could be of some help?

[shadearchivist]

Thank you, that would be quite welcome. I don't believe we met before; I am Ienzo.

[4letters4ninja]

I do not believe we have.

My name is Ziva.

[shadearchivist]

It's good to make your acquaintance.

[4letters4ninja]

A pleasure to meet you as well, Ienzo.

[dork_of_keys]

[Sora's quite willing to attribute the feeling that's he's met this guy before to Roxas's memories. Now probably isn't the time to discuss it, however.]

That sounds like a good idea. What kind of place did you have in mind?

[shadearchivist]

[Ienzo pauses for a moment; he hadn't expected to meet with Sora here.]

Ah, I was thinking of a tea house, offering tea, possibly coffee, and baked goods.

[dork_of_keys]

[Sora's unpredictable like that. And he's really liking the idea of a tea house. He can't help thinking of the fact that Cid or Merlin would like it too, but as neither of them is here yet, it's kind of a moot point.

More on topic is the fact that this is something that will benefit everyone who has been dragged away from where ever they were before.]

... Tea is good. I'll definitely come help out.

[shadearchivist]

Thank you, Sora.

[dork_of_keys]

[Well that got Sora's attention.]

... Have we met before?

[shadearchivist]

I don't believe so, no. I did meet Riku, however.

[Well, this should be an interesting conversation.]

[dork_of_keys]

[At this point, Sora's wondering if maybe he should try to find a way to talk to Roxas again, since he's the only source Sora can think of for the vaguely familiar feeling earlier. It hasn't occurred to him that the other hearts he's carrying around might also recognize this guy. At any rate, he's on guard now.

Interesting may not even begin to cover it... maybe. Especially since Riku did mention some of the stuff that happened in a certain strange castle at a certain time, although without naming names.]

Riku and I did travel separately for a while. So how did you meet him?

[shadearchivist]

[Ienzo weighs his options, and it isn't as if this won't come out eventually.]

I was at the time a member of Organization XIII, something I, like Namine and Lea, am now blessedly free of. Riku quite rightfully nearly killed me when we met in Castle Oblivion and his Replica was content to finish the job, an event for which I am grateful.

[dork_of_keys]

[There's a pause. Sora really can't think of any other response here.]

That's an interesting way to explain it.

[shadearchivist]

[Ienzo shrugs and waves a hand.]

I know your name because of the Organization, but I'd rather not be associated with them.

[dork_of_keys]

Going by some of the things we've found out recently, the Organization's known about me for a long time...

[Sora shakes his head. Dwelling on that won't do him any good and he knows it.]

So do I get to know your name? Lea mentioned a few names, but I haven't got any faces to put with some of them.

[shadearchivist]

Oh, of course. I apologize; my name is Ienzo.

[colorbymemory]

I'll help. What kind of shop were you thinking about?

[shadearchivist]

I was thinking of a tea shop, possibly with coffee and baked goods. The latter is hugely time-consuming, so I'm not sure if it's something I want to implement on a large scale. Hopefully it would have living space above for us.

[colorbymemory]

[A tea shop seems very much like something Ienzo would like.]

That sounds nice. Baking takes a long time?

[Maybe she could help with that. The cookies and cakes she's seen in other places look pretty; it'd be interesting to try that kind of art.]

[shadearchivist]

If you have a good amount of custom, baking enough would be time-consuming. It would be a nice addition regardless.

[colorbymemory]

Yes, having something to eat, too, would be nice.

[skysmirror]

[A secure place to come back to is good.]

I think I can help.

[shadearchivist]

Thank you, Xion. I'm sure it will go quickly with all the people who are volunteering to help.

[skysmirror]

You're welcome.