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[What's captured by the locket is the image of an unsmiling, expressionless man, but those who know Kotomine Kirei -- perhaps from around Caer Glaem or one of the chapels surrounding it or Leathann -- might note there's a little bit more energy to him. He's in Leathann now, in fact, riding down a street on horseback, his cleg's wings carefully folded back.

A golden cross hangs from his neck, so even those who don't know him may be able to guess at what he is.]

It's fortunate to see the number of victims suffering from the silver sickness decreasing instead of increasing, finally. Still, if you or someone you know should require healing to halt the disease's progress while you search for your cures, don't hesitate to contact me. I hope you are all well, or become well soon enough.

[He doesn't... well, his deep voice doesn't sound very cheerful or uplifting about anything, but at least he's calm and composed. Maybe he gives the impression of someone who would be a good healer. Apparently Kirei has more he wants to ask, however, and he's not done yet.]

It seems like a good time, though, to ask a few questions. I am new to the Drabwurld and would like to find out all I can. Specifically, I would like to know about the Void.

[That topic is mentioned as emotionlessly as if he were discussing the weather. It is nearby, visible a few miles distant from the coast of Leathann.]

What is known about it, at this point? How quickly does it move? What's been done with regard to it, both on our side and by our enemies? If you're able to provide any information at all, I'll be grateful.

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[It is him. Kirei has the feeling this will be educational for many new Seelies; the Void isn't especially something that's talked about too often.]

What do you mean you couldn't sense anything?

[There's a glimmer of recognition in Kirei's eyes, in his voice. Terra reminds him of the faerie in Caer Glaem and she might be a little happier with him the next time he sees her.]

Do you have some sort of special sixth sense? A magical ability to read others?

[A few weeks ago he would have hesitated to speak of his abilities, let alone the existence of other worlds, but Terra for now simply leans back against something, tilting his head. He doesn't quite understand what Kirei means by sixth sense, but.]

I think the latter's a bit more accurate. I was taught to sense the Light and Dark in people's hearts.

[He wondered why he didn't try and sense Xehanort's, but he knew the reason. He'd been angry and bitter, at himself, at everyone else. That anger and bitterness had clouded his senses, and Terra shakes his head.]

There's nothing in the Void for me to pick up like that.

[... Intriguing.]

I see.

[As far as other worlds and certainly magic goes, Kirei is able to accept a lot without batting an eye. The magic part comes from his own home world, where the mysteries and intricacies of magic are rampant. The "other worlds" part comes from spending almost a full month in the Drabwurld.]

Others say it may be nothingness, that it isn't affiliated with either light or dark at all.

[Nothingness makes him think of what Xehanort told him about Vanitas, and his frown deepens, lips pursing together. It's not the first time he's heard of something similar to that in his own world; the story of the crystal is so similar to the Keyblade War that Terra wonders if they're not one and the same. Did all stories come from the Drabwurld and wind up in their respective worlds?]

Reminds me of someone I know.

[It's all he offers Kirei as an explanation for his expression.]

But even if it isn't affiliated with Light or Dark, everything has a heart.

[Is it possible for a person to be as neutral as the Void supposedly is? He simply stares at his locket.]

... You submit that the Void has a heart?

Possibly.

[He can't say for certain since he didn't sense anything, but he shakes his head.]

If not directly in it, then maybe there's a heart somewhere.

I suppose that depends on if we're talking about a conventional heart or not, then.

[Kirei is sharp.]

Do you know of "hearts" that take forms other than the one of flesh and blood in our chests?

I know hearts are formed of our memories, will, goals and ambitions. According to legend, the worlds were once one and united by the Light in people's hearts, but once these hearts became filled with Darkness, there was a battle over the remaining Light in the universe, and so the worlds were split. Now, the only Light is from the heart of the worlds and the hearts of children.

[He pauses.]

That's probably not what you mean, but that's what makes up the physical heart.

[... What?

Okay, so he's saying their physical hearts are actually made up of all these things, light and darkness and such? It's not that it isn't credible, it's no different from any other legend or creed of a religion, but Kirei just has to take a moment to wrap his mind around this.

Whatever the case, his own heart will always be empty.

After a long second or two of thought:]

According to your story, isn't it possible the worlds could have come from the Void in the first place? In that case, it would have the biggest heart of all.

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