Where is this...?

[artbyemptywitch]

Oh.









Is that you? Why? And why did you choose this name again? I thought you hated it...

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[arks_angel]

Are you okay?

[She crouches down to eye level with Naminé.]

This is kind of a lonely place to be for a little one like you.

[artbyemptywitch]

[ Was that an...angel? ]

No, I, um.

I'm alright. I doubt my writer has bitter plans...though it's strange I'm here in the first place.

[arks_angel]

[Those wings flap a little.]

That's good to hear. I've...

[She glances around in confusion too.]

I have never been here before really. What is this place? I kinda just wandered through a one of the odd telepipes that appear at random, and found myself here.

[artbyemptywitch]

Telepipe...?

[A beat.]

It's a nexus...I think...? It's been such a long time...

[arks_angel]

It's a teleportation device. Occasionally, one will activate if there is a spot nearby that links to parallel area.

Though this would be the first time I've ever been to a 'nexus' world.

[artbyemptywitch]

Teleportation device? That sounds kind of like something in Ansem's castle...

Well be careful. Even if our writers don't mean us harm, the other inhabitants here might.

[arks_angel]

[She chuckles.]

I can defend myself quite well, don't worry.

[She points to the glowing device on her back with her thumb.]

Though, you don't look like a fighter yourself. Would you like someone to stick by you just in case?

[artbyemptywitch]

The company would be pleasant. I'll draw you something too.

[She gives a bright smile.]

[arks_angel]

[Sits down beside Naminé and returns the smile.]

Thank you! My name is Angel by the way. So what are you currently drawing?

[classickairi]

Now there's a familiar face! Heheh!

[artbyemptywitch]

Kairi! It's good to see you! [Despite the fact they're technically the same person.]

[classickairi]

Good to see you too! And I'm with you on the confusion over why your mun chose that name. It doesn't seem very nice.

[artbyemptywitch]

If I recall there was a reason for the name years ago.

It doesn't change the fact that it's unpleasant, but it's a bit worse they don't even have a reason for choosing it this time...

[classickairi]

[Kairi puts a hand on Namine's shoulder reassuringly.]

Well, I don't care if you are called an "empty witch" - I like your art!

[artbyemptywitch]

[She returned Kairi's smile with her own. It was oddly warm being around her other.]

Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

[classickairi]

[Kairi feels the same warmth.]

Heh...you're welcome.

[shadowedheart]

I wonder the same thing about myself.

[artbyemptywitch]

[ Oh! ]

Riku? You're here too?

[shadowedheart]

[ Hi, Naminé ]

Looks like it.

[artbyemptywitch]

[She'll make the most out of this, giving him a nice smile. Familiar faces and all that.]

How are you doing?

[shadowedheart]

[ Her smile pulls a gentle one of his own out, though he might be glancing away while doing so. ]

Adjusting to all of this. [ With a glance back to her. ] How about you?

[artbyemptywitch]

I could say the same. I don't think they even have a plan with me.

[Not that she's unhappy to see friends.]

What about yours? Your...writer? Are they treating you fairly?

[shadowedheart]

[ He gets the feeling that's usually how these things go. ]

So far so good.

[ Pausing. ]

More concerned about yours treating you fairly.

[artbyemptywitch]

They don't seem as bitter or wicked as they used to be years back. To be honest it just seems like they've brought me back here on a whim.

[She gives a slightly hesitant nod of affirmation.]

I think I'm alright. Thank you for your concern, though.

[shadowedheart]

[ Brought back on a whim, huh? Sounds familiar. ]

That shouldn't be the case.