Clear my head

[reversedestiny]

Characters: Sora (reversedestiny) and you!
Setting: Floor 25
Format: Starting in brackets, I will change to suit!
Summary: Sora's done a lot of thinking since his talk with Riku. He's still trying to sort a lot of things out, but right now? He's just distracting himself.
Warnings: None so far! Will change if things change!

[Sora had been unsure of what to think since the revelation that his so-called adoptive father had stolen his name. Given Riku's appearance that one time, and how he doubts Ansem is even a popular name, he has no choice but to believe him. The logic adds up. Ugh... Too much thinking, his head is hurting. He can dwell on the whys later. Right now he just... Needs to relax.

Which is why Sora is currently sprawled out among the flowers, eyes closed. He's trying not to think, trying to push it all from his mind for now. Ugh... This sucks...]

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[seasaltsunsets]

[Olette's still trying to get used to this tower. She doesn't understand how things can be the way they are here - she really doesn't, and it's a little frustrating trying to puzzle out the logic behind what she's been finding on these floors, simply because she can't really see how there's any logic behind them at all. The twenty-fifth floor is a pleasant surprise, if not incredibly baffling. She doesn't really get how it's possible for something like this to be inside, but it sure is pretty. She steps away from the stairs and out into the flowers, only realizing a few moments later that there's a person sprawled out a little ways away. She's not sure if he's napping, or hurt, or what, so she calls out to him - softly though, because if it is a nap she doesn't want to wake him up.]

Hello, over there!

[reversedestiny]

Huh?

[He'll sit up and blink, staring over at her. Then look around. ...Oh. She's talking to him...]

...Oh. Hello...?

[seasaltsunsets]

...!

[Sora? Yes, it looked like Sora. But something was a little... off, here. Nonetheless, she smiled.]

This is a pretty place. Do you come here much?

[reversedestiny]

[You mean besides the different clothes and completely wrong build?]

Yeah. It's one of the more peaceful floors.

[lethechained]

[The 25th floor is a beautiful one. The flowers do remind her of someone she'd really rather not think of, but she can't deny that they're lovely. It's one of the first times she's been back to this floor after discovering it, so Naminé's too distracted to notice Sora right away as she wanders through the flowers.]

[reversedestiny]

[However... Sora recognizes her scent the moment it's on the floor, and he sits up quite quickly. Oh, Naminé! He's grinning big now, waving.]

Naminé, over here!

[She can be his distraction! That's kind of what friends do, right?]

[lethechained]

[The sound of her name makes her stop, but since she recognizes the voice right away, she's not on edge when she turns to look for the source.]

Sora...! [She spots him soon enough, and what does surprise her is the size of his smile. It's a good surprise, though, so she smiles a smaller smile back and waves, although her wave is probably less exuberant. With little hesitation, she turns and heads his direction.]

[reversedestiny]

[He pats the ground next to him, smiling.]

What brings you up here, Naminé?

[lethechained]

[Getting the picture, she settles down next to him, smiling back.]

I thought it might be nice to take another look at the flowers. They're very pretty.

[reversedestiny]

It's peaceful here, yeah.

[He'll close his eyes, taking in the scents of the flowers.]

...It's nice. I... Didn't get to go many places before.

[requital]

[Zexion's taken to looking around when it's convenient. Naturally, that brings him to the 25th floor at one point, where he's greeted by an overabundance of flowers.

The scent of darkness here is quite overwhelming. It leads him to Sora, whom he watches from a distance.

Memories of a drawing surfaces in his mind. Of course. This is Ansem's "child."]

[reversedestiny]

[Likewise, there is a strange scent on this floor above the flowers. However... He really doesn't care at the moment. They aren't exactly familiar, and don't seem like a threat, and the flowers are nice.

So, uh, ignoring your presence for now. Many people like this floor, after all, and it's nice and peaceful. No reason to be up in arms.]

[requital]

[Interesting how he's so at peace despite Zexion's blatant presence. Then again, what would a child of darkness have to fear in a Nobody? Is this Sora even aware of Nobodies? Knowing Naminé doesn't necessarily mean he does.

This is something Vexen would be more fascinating in exploring, and he can always just keep tabs. Seeing no point in staying, Zexion finally turns and begins to walk away. Sure did spend the last minute or two staring. At least he's gotten Sora's scent down. That's about all he needs for the time being.]

SO IT'S NOT THE SHORTEST THREAD EVER.

[reversedestiny]

[Unfortunately, just about then, Sora's companions arrive. Two Heartless, a Shadow and a Green Requiem. And hey, guess what? There's suddenly menacing... Squeaking? Yes. Squeaking. From the Shadow. And it has Sora sitting up.]

...Hey. You.

BUT WHAT IF I LIKED THE NUMBER THREE.

[requital]

[Small fry, but nuisances nonetheless. Not that he's bothered at being forced into conversation, if he had to be honest. It's a chance to interact without having to go to Sora first, which has its advantages.

Zexion stops walking and looks partway over his shoulder. You called? He's listening. And ignoring the Heartless.]

[prayerless]

[Aqua's come back to the spring floor, finding it to be the least stressful place in the Tower at current. She still waits for something to eventually show up and try to kill her, but during the daytime, she's glad to enjoy the peace.

So, considering his situation, she's not really surprised to see Sora there as well. She stops in her tracks. If he's basking in the serenity too, she doesn't want to risk bothering him. She can go to the 20th floor to relax if need be.]

[reversedestiny]

[Nope, Aqua. Not getting away with that. Because he can smell you. So he'll sit up, and... Well, it may be peaceful, but now's a good time to get this much out of the way.]

...Hey, Aqua. Can... Can we talk...?

[prayerless]

[Oh, shoot, she bothered him anyways.

She doesn't let any sign of guilt show on her face, putting on a small smile.] You can always talk to me if you need to, you know that.

[But then her expression turns a little worried.] What happened?

[reversedestiny]

[...How to say this.]

...Awhile ago, you told me about a man you knew. And you thought he was my dad. Well... You... May have been right.

[...It takes a lot to admit that. Because there's so much about it that leaves him wanting to scream. That he'd been lied to for so long...]

[prayerless]

[Her eyebrows furrow at Sora's claim, and she lowers her eyes momentarily, before glancing to the side. She had the feeling, but she still wishes that she had been wrong.]

...I'm sorry. For what it's worth, I was hoping that wasn't the case. [For both of their sakes.

She looks back to Sora.] Are you sure you want to talk about it?

I'm so late and I don't caaarree

[forceless]

Hey!

[Probably not the first guy Sora wanted to see while he was having issues. But Ven was here anyway, inherent-speediness allowing him to take a seat on the ground next to Sora, with a grin. This time accompanied with a twitchy blue Unversed draped over his shoulders.

You were the only one that's done some thinking, Sora!]

Pluuuuus. /o/

[reversedestiny]

[Nope, not really. Though he'll just quietly allow Ven to sit there, and stare at the strange, blue thing.]

...Hey.

Anaaaaa C:

[forceless]

[The blue thing's just going to keep going about its twitchy business, climbing all over Ven's head and shoulders and watching Sora.]

Everything alright? You seemed kind of out of it.

[reversedestiny]

...No. Nothing's alright.

[...What is that thing. What does it want.]

[forceless]

[Whoah he did not expect to actually get a truthful reply or something.]

Did something happen? [Besides the whole tower screw up thing] Uh...I mean, if you don't mind me asking?

[It wants. To stare at you. So it does.]