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[ordalias]

Is... Is this thing on? [ The video feed shows her picking up the PokeGear and lifting it up closer to her face as she scans it curiously. Shakes it a little before letting out a small sigh and her finger comes up to press more buttons, and she blinks, as a minimap appears on the screen. ]

... "the world of Pokemon." [ She frowns a bit. ] But what am I supposed to do? How am I even... here?

[ Her expression dissolves into a thoughtful as she continues to scan the map, a dot on the map indicating her position. Then she looks off to the side, to the road nearest to her, before turning back to screen. ]

This thing doesn't seem like it'll give me answers... [ Reaches up to slowly turn the PokeGear off. ]

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[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Despite everything, she smiles at them. ] It's nice to meet you, Sparky.

[ She wonders about that, worried that her existence will endanger him here. ] Yeah... Yeah, I'm glad to see you, too.

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Chu~ [More waving]

[pause, as Roxas searches for words] Yeah, I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask you.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Gives the little rodent another wave before focusing on the matater at hand. ]

Questions? What kind?

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

[pause again. Still searching, Namine said she'd explain everything, but now that Xion's here, Roxas feels he should hear it from her]

Well...uh...how do I know you? I don't know who you are, really, but I feel like I should.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Stiffens. Right. Should've known it was going to be those kinds of questions, but... ]

I... [ How should she word this? ] ... was a part of the Organization.

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

...[He's pausing again. Those memories are pretty fuzzy but still they're coming back to him. And if he could remember Larxene or Marluxia, surely he must be able to remember Xion]

Why can't I remember you then?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

It was brief.

[ Yeah, she knows she's being vague on purpose, but maybe if she keeps him at a distance, he'll be safe... Even if she wants to be his friend again. ]

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

I was only part of the Organization for a year, so it must have been.

[Though it doesn't seem quite right. She must have been someone more important, otherwise he wouldn't have named a pokemon after her]

When did you join?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

It... my joining wasn't really official.

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

...Oh, but we did meet, right? I mean, I have to know you from somewhere. Otherwise, you wouldn't seem this familiar.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

We did.

[ Hangs her head. ]

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

...were we friends?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Moment of truth: ]

Best friends. [ Says this quietly. ]

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

[Long pause. Roxas really isn't sure what to say. If they were, then why can't he remember her? Why is it just Axel? But at the same time, he believes her. That fact makes sense to him.]

Why can't I remember you?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Because it had to be this way.

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Why? It doesn't make sense. Why should I have to forget you?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

It... [ Stops. She couldn't just say "it's because that's just the way things are"? That might only serve to anger him further. ]

It was out of our control.

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

...seems like everything always is.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Goes silent. ]

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

[Long pause as he works everything out. He's been lucky in this world, as he's slowly come to realize. Maybe. Maybe he can turn this around]

...This world doesn't work like the one we're from. Can...can we be friends here?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ She blinks in surprise, but his first words make her stop and pause to think about that. She's alive, yet she shouldn't be, same with Larxene, Marluxia; Naminé and Roxas haven't "merged" with Kairi and Sora respectively...

[ Is it really possible? ] I... want to...

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

... [Just a small smile at the response. He's not really sure what to do next so there's a pause.]

Then I think we can...I really do want to remember you.

You're in New Bark Town, right?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I guess I should start on my way to Cherrygrove?

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that would be best with the way the weather's going. Once the weather's cleared up, I'll try to meet you in Violet City.

[pause]

Um...a guy named Pence also showed up in New Bark Town. He's from Twilight Town, and he's a pretty good guy so you could maybe travel with him.

[He's kind of worried] I've also asked a friend to keep out for you. He's headed in your direction.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

[ Nods to all of the first instructions. ] Pence. Got it.

[ Blinks. ] A friend? You didn't need to do that, Roxas.