Riku Replica // "Xiruk" (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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dear_mun2014-06-22 12:14 am
individuate) wrote in dear_mun2014-06-22 12:14 am
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incoming replica grouch...
...Look, I know you think it'd be funny, but I get the feeling those other Real Things wouldn't appreciate having me around. They're not the Riku I know. They didn't put up with my stupid stunts for months, and they sure as heck never reached out to me the way that he did.
So yeah. Remind me again why you think this is a good idea? Last I checked, they wound up killing their Replicas. And if they found out what I did to my Riku...
[Is he bitter? Maybe. Probably. After all, he can see why. It's like poking a sleeping tiger with a stick.
So he sighs, wiping a hand through his hair. Sure, technically, his Riku doesn't hate him, and he's still alive, but if there's one trait this Replica picked up from his original, it's that stupid tendency to bring himself down even when he knows he shouldn't.]
...can't you just send me back? Let me go see Naminé and Roxas. Xion, the King, Scrooge... Heck, even Axel would be good company right about now. See how desperate you've got me?
[Being tossed around like a puppet just leaves a poor taste in his mouth. Not that that's anything new.]
So yeah. Remind me again why you think this is a good idea? Last I checked, they wound up killing their Replicas. And if they found out what I did to my Riku...
[Is he bitter? Maybe. Probably. After all, he can see why. It's like poking a sleeping tiger with a stick.
So he sighs, wiping a hand through his hair. Sure, technically, his Riku doesn't hate him, and he's still alive, but if there's one trait this Replica picked up from his original, it's that stupid tendency to bring himself down even when he knows he shouldn't.]
...can't you just send me back? Let me go see Naminé and Roxas. Xion, the King, Scrooge... Heck, even Axel would be good company right about now. See how desperate you've got me?
[Being tossed around like a puppet just leaves a poor taste in his mouth. Not that that's anything new.]
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[...Not that Riku can really blame him. He did wind up
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[He stops, realizing that, nope. Not his dork of an original. Because hello, haircut. And you know, the whole... not being stuck in a computer thing.
Give him a second to collect his bearings. He hasn't had many encounters with these other 'kus.
So... right. Deep breaths. He can handle this.]
...Hey, when you've lived through I have, you'd be cautious, too. And that's the key word here. Caution. Not pessimism.
[Except it's totally pessimism.]
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[Not even going to pretend that he isn't sarcastic (and faintly amused) here.
Though... after a second he hits an a little softer note.]
If it helps, I didn't kill him because I wanted to. There just wasn't really much choice in that matter.
[They had been too evenly matched in power for that at the time.]
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So, fine. He'll relax a little, breathing a tiny sigh.]
Ha. Because it was you or him, right?
[...]
...I almost wound up in the same boat. If Naminé hadn't stepped in, I might've--
[He cringes, shaking his head.]
But it cost him his memories, and it cost the worlds their hero. Guess I'm not much better, then.
[Or maybe he's even worse, because he kept pushing and pushing for that stupid fight.]
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[Said with a soft sort of smile. From what her mun tells her, he's... not quite her brother in his universe but. She still can't help but feel a certain kinship.]
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[And there's a brief hint of a smile that appears and disappears in a flash.]
I guess it's just a little overwhelming. I mean, I have a hard enough time accepting the fact that people actually think I'm worth something. And that's with the people I actually know.
[And, despite the shared appearances, folks like those other Rikus are... basically strangers.]
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Yeah... it... can be hard. To hear people say something that you aren't sure you can believe yourself. Even the people who care about you most.
[Self worth issues abound in this group, it seems]
But sometimes they have to say it, you know? Because we never will ourselves.
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[Heh. Because if they don't beat them over the heads with it, it'll never get through their thick skulls.]
It's funny because I have to keep telling Naminé the same exact stuff, but when I sit down and try to cheer myself up, it always falls flat. You ever run into that problem?
[Because you'd think that after hearing it enough times, it'd be easy to apply it. But nope, it's easier said than done. Go figure...]
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I guess not... but more because I'm not sure I can remember really trying.
[She has tried actually, but more often than not it tends to even out at grim determination, rather than actually cheering up. The Tower tends to have that effect in general, though.]
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[Heh. Well, he can't really blame her. Sometimes it's just easier to focus on making others feel happy.]
I don't know. Feels like one of those things that's just outta reach for somebody like me. Sora, though? He could probably pull it off before he...
[He shakes his head. No, not gonna think on that.]
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[That gets a sheepish laugh out of her. Two and a half years, almost. Out of the three and a half she's been alive.
The smile falls a little at that trailing off though. A look of concern replaces it. Soras are, after all, very relevant to her concerns.]
Did something happen to Sora in your timeline?
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[And at that, he averts his gaze, rubbing the side of his neck.]
For the record, I'm from the same universe as the Riku at the Tower. The one with the Keyblade.
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[Yeah that definitely rings a bell, and makes her eyes widen.]
I... I had no idea.
[How had she never asked that Riku, after all this time? She's worried now, and wants to ask, ask how, was he okay, what had happened... but something tells her that it's a sensitive topic. And that maybe it wasn't a good idea.]
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[He shrugs his shoulders, avoiding eye contact but speaking in a level tone.]
He just... got the short end of the stick, I guess. Looks like he dived into a pool of black ink and slapped on some glowing contacts, but he can't talk, and I heard he's been having some trouble with Zexion lately.
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[He taps the side of his head.]
Plus, I used to think I was him. Kinda hard to shake his habits sometimes.
[And yet, surprisingly, he's not sulking about it. Maybe it's just because it's Kairi and her cheeriness is infectious.]
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Weaksauce!
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He takes a couple deep breaths before speaking, trying his hardest to keep his tone steady.]
Look, I'm not here to impress you. And for the record? I'm not a puppet.
[Replica or not, he sees himself as human. Just... an artificial one.]
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[That's a first. Granted, Pinocchio's a puppet, but that's... not exactly the same as being a Replica and being objectified with the word.]
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[Man, it's... weird seeing an actual Sora, too. Not Roxas. Not a Sora who's stuck as a Heartless.
Give him a second. The fake memories are practically screaming at him, and he's gotta try and nudge them aside.]
Besides, there's a lot to do back home, too. Worlds to save. Friends to track down.
i'm seeing so many AUs lately 'u'
[ or a nap. all the time. o o p s. ]
You don't wanna wear yourself down too much.
funny story: I've been thinking of apping this dude's Riku to forestcovered XD
[There's a pause, and he manages to force a smirk before leeeaning forward in that typical Riku fashion with his hands on his hips.]
It ended with Xigbar and Demyx crashing the party. And I mean that literally...
[Because Queen Minnie's about as sentimental as the King. Had to make her guests feel welcome...]
OMG DO IT sora will be so confused. especially since he's working off ou!riku's "debt".
Still, it's hard not to fall into routine. ]
I hope you kicked their butts back out well enough!
I PLAN TO... once animus ends. Unless I decide to just grab him straight from Antipode instead
[As in Mary Poppins. ...It's a long story.]
Still, wasn't about to hang around Disney Castle and turn the place into a giant target. The Organization's been desperate lately...
[Probably because all the Keybearers have temporarily stopped using their Keyblades in favor of other weapons.]
'n' i look forward to it ALSO I JUST REALIZED i see you in nat and saree's plurks all the time!
[ He can't imagine being the one to fall for Maleficent's tricks, knowing what he does about her now. Though, in a way, he's glad it wasn't Riku who had to go through it. ]
YEP. That's because I am a ninja. Also, Saree plays the Sora from this 'verse x3
[And that's probably the saddest part, really. That Sora was taken when he didn't know better, and his friendliness turned against him.
But still, that this Sora's still so upbeat brings a smile to Xiruk's face. At least he hasn't been through the wringer the way that his universe's Sora and Roxas have.]
ahhh COOL uwu nice to meet you btw! i play the sora to their riku and roxas at holly heights!
[ SOMEONE GO GRAB KAIRI FOR HUG-POWERS PLS ]
Likewise! :> I saw your shenanigans at hollyheights and they were SUPER CUTE...
I couldn't give you all the exact details. My memory's... kinda skewed so that I think Real Thing's the copy and that he's the reason you lost your heart.
...and my memories make Kairi look like his accomplice.
[Just... let that sink in for a moment. It's ridiculous in hindsight, but back then? He clung to those memories like an idiot. Sometimes he wishes he could go back in time and punch himself.]
TY!! he's so silly there's so much dumb stuff ro him to do. like tackle-hugging roxas by force oops
Well! Just keep holding on! Nothing can keep any of me away for long!
I dig it. B] Oh god, and I'd be apping AU Riku as his fifteen year old self, too. Wat do?
[He knows how Soras are. No sense in denying it.]
get teased a lot for being shorter than sora B)
Just, uh, try and make sure I don't stay like that? Being a heartless wasn't too fun the first time around.
...and then he'll be hoping he hits his growth spurt soon before Sora gets any ideas
Last I checked, your Heartless still looks like you, just with glowing eyes, claws, and shadows spewing off of your back.
[Think Anti Form, if Anti Form had the capacity for facial expressions.]
well at least he'll be free of those ridiculous kh2 pants???
True. An the work uniform isn't as dorky as his KH1 waders...
[The details are kinda sketchy, but he does vaguely remember some blue haired lady visiting the islands once. But that was back when Riku was just a little kid, and the memory isn't as clear as Terra.]
kingdom hearts a.k.a. the fashion disasters game. see: sora's fucking shoes.
Definitely better than becoming Xehanort's vessel!
never forget the onesie...
[He snarls, and both his hands clench into tight fists.]
You mean he tried to make you his vessel?
cries into hands and the stupid tiny jacket
Well, basically...in my world, Riku was the one who went with Maleficent and got possessed by Xehanort's heartless. But he fought it and kept fighting him after, and eventually Riku became immune to darkness, so Xehanort couldn't use him.
So he went after me when we were doing our Mastery exam, and I ended up falling into darkness. [ because he was stupid and kept going deeper into the dream, even knowing he was being led along. ]
I only didn't become a vessel because Riku saved me from the darkness and woke me up.
see, this is why this loser just wears a black coat. It's easy.
Well, at any rate. He's... not particularly fond of him.]
Immune to darkness, huh? Wonder if my Riku could pull that off...
[He could probably use it, after the way his darkness went haywire before. The thought alone makes the Replica shudder.]
Pfft, that's Riku for you. He's got this habit of diving in at just the right moment, whether you want him there or not.
[And saving lives. That's always a plus.]
functional fashion? IN MY KINGDOM HEARTS?
He's always making sure to pull me out of a mess.
[ He probably wouldn't have become whole and woken up, for one. And he definitely wouldn't have avoided becoming Xehanort's vessel. ]
What...happened to him in your world?