{03 Keys; video; all courts; backdated}

[keybearing]

[When he uses the locket, it's easy enough to remember how to use it, once they are back. He wasn't sure if it might work with all the world hopping and travel earlier with the Gem, but now they seem to be back, it's worth a try. Sora's familiar spiky hair and blue eyes greet the audience, though he's lost more of that slight lingering chubbiness around his cheeks, his features more defined than they were before. As if some more time has passed for him. Which. He's getting to, after giving a wave.]

Hey everyone! I'm still not quite sure just what all happened there. Seems at least some of us decided to stay home rather than stick around here too. Or, Riku did. So he's taking care of things there while I stick around here. That and I know I remembered a lot more of what happened back home. I'm not sure if that happened to anyone else, but....I think that was possibly a good couple years I got caught up on there. Of course, I was asleep for one of them..... Who else is still around anyway? Terra? Xion? I guess I kind of lost track of a lot of people in all that. Everyone's okay, right?

[Or. He sure hopes so. It's hard to say, when some people might have wanted to stay home, or been reminded how much they might prefer the Drabwurld to home, rather than feeling more a sense of duty and curiosity like Sora. As much as he misses home himself after all this time away. He gives a shrug, rubbing at the back of his neck as he continues.]

But anyway, seems like a lot has changed around here. Gonna take a while to get used to.

[For all of them. Still. For now, it's something. A chance to adjust and possibly even change things for the better. "Your actions influence all.", that man had said.]

Still, together we can figure this out! I'm sure of it.

[So if he is a little nervous or worried, or even lost, he's not outright showing it. Not yet anyway. Instead he gives a resolute nod before ending the feed and taking stock of his surroundings once more.]

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[skjalf]

Sir Riku remains at home? ( ...oh, that is saddening. Elizabeth thinks not that she will ever see him again. But, only one thing truly matters: ) Is he safe, and happy?

I will hope that he is, and remember him in my prayers. It is rare to meet someone with a spirit such as his. He will be missed and remembered fondly.

( Something else of note is confirmed here: he knows Xion and Sir Terra. She hums beneath her breath, and graces him with a faint smile. )

I can attempt to make contact with Xion, if needed. She is as a younger sister to me. I would also know that she is safe.

This world is new, and yet very, very old. If one listens to the gossip, they can tell. Our previous leaders are alive, but much younger. It seems as though we have fallen through time.

That might bode very well for us, if we seize the opportunity we are presented with. Together, as you say.

[undeterrable]

Checking in.

[It's a bit of relief for him to see Sora, and it shows on his face as he relaxes once the image over the locket is a bit clearer. They've been through some things in the past couple of months and though Terra isn't sure about some things anymore, he does know that their little family keeps getting smaller. Having seen Riku home himself, he's at least sure of where the younger wielder ended up. Terra's a little hesitant, then he asks.]

Have you heard from Xion yet?

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[roman_hands]

Wait, I don't understand... What's happened to Riku?

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[nibelheims]

[ riku decided to stay home? hm. to each their own, of course, but he wonders what it means for sora here. the kid does seem a little more confident now though -- not that he was ever lacking in that -- so maybe it will be alright. ]

Things did get a little hectic for a moment there. I'm glad to see you're alright.

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[wasteofbreath]

[Simon doesn't know the boy, hasn't seen him before, either, not even on the old locket network, which means he was probably Seelie. Seems maybe a bit naive, too, but probably not so bad otherwise. Simon's long stopped expecting judgement for his being undead and having it show in his appearance anyway.

Besides, there's something Sora says that warrants a response.] You got to stay home for two years? [He looks downcast at this revelation, more so than he already is, wishing he could've stayed home for that long, too, or longer, instead of just those few hours and the false notion that he wouldn't have to leave again that he'd been given. Though the latter was his own fault.]

Should be easier to work together this time around [since the lockets don't seem to be restricted now] but people might still get caught up in their court conflicts.