[Closed] taking the road to dawn

[shadowsthedawn]

Who: Riku + various plotted CR
When: Aereuer 13th
Where: Looking-Glass House
What: Memory sharing event!
Warnings: Body possession, will update with more as they come up.

[To those new to, or beginning to know Riku, his mirror appears rectangular in shape, its frame a dark silver contrasting with the lighter silver of the glass face. It's worn around the edges but appears well maintained otherwise. Closer acquaintances will be able to see carved figures built into the frame; small carvings of palm trees and Paopu fruit running along the base. One the two sides are two distinct Keyblades. Closer friends will be able to see the Dream Eater sigil carved into the top of the frame.

The teen himself is not often found hanging around his own mirror, leaving it wide open to any curious inspectors as he satisfies his own curiosities with the mirrors of others. But should he spot anyone stepping through his mirror, he's sure to follow them in soon after.]

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[eyeforaneye]

[ He has little idea what to expect from the mirror, failing to ascertain its owner by the limited features he can make out on its frame alone. Even when he does pass through, eyes narrowing at a geological marvel that sees water rising instead of falling around him while stone seems to float on the mist, he doesn't at first glance recognize the boy he's positioned near.

It's only when he catches sight of the mirrorbound Riku shortly after that it becomes clear, eyes dragging instead back down to that hulking beast speaking the name of a woman he doesn't recognize. ]

So it's you.

... where are we?

[shadowsthedawn]

[Riku can only stand and stare for a moment, taking in the scene before him. It's strange to look upon himself as he had been at the beginning of their adventures, all arrogance and surety. A part of him wants nothing more than to tell that boy what awaits him. And how much he's going to regret how the next few minutes go down for years to come.

Sasuke's question breaks him from his thoughts.]

It's called Hollow Bastion. It's a floating castle and those rocks are the only pathway to it.

[Just then Beast gives a mighty roar, cutting Riku off from saying more, and launches himself towards the younger Riku from his lower platform. The current Riku glances away, his expression almost pained, as his young self dodges the attack and counters with one of his own.]

[eyeforaneye]

[ Of equal interest to Sasuke is how Riku responds to the attack, a quick dodge and counterattack that showcase his form as he watches. He's certainly far more skilled now and the shinobi takes that on board, finding himself wishing for a demonstration that he won't get soon. Better to focus on how this older Riku is reacting to the scene itself, an obvious shame turning his head. ]

You should know the question that comes next.

Who is he and why are you stopping him?

[shadowsthedawn]

[His eyes close briefly and he takes a breath. There's no avoiding this explanation. Best to just rip the bandage off.]

His name is Beast, and I don't really know him personally. But he's here to rescue a woman who was taken from him. I'm stopping him from doing so because...I was told if I helped the people I was working with that it would save my friend.