01--VIDEO

[shatterings]

[ There's a curious someone fiddling around with her PokéGear. She's a little surprised she managed to click it on, since she's never actually dealt with much technology. ]

Ah... um, hello. [ Her surprise is replaced by a reserved sort of smile. It's pretty brittle--she's not supposed to be here. So why is she, then? Carefully, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear. A nervous habit, but it's not one she actually notices. ] I'm a little... confused. I'm not sure what's going on, and-- [ Wait. Is that... music in the background? It's faint, and she hadn't really noticed it until she was lost in thought. ] I think I might be hearing things, but... is there music playing somewhere?

[ She lets out a little sigh and gives the Minccino beside her a pat on the head. ] I think I just need a little bit of help, or... an explanation.

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Aaaaaaaa how did I miss this BACKDATE

[paopuprincess]

[No way. No way. There's another one. Not just Xion. This one has her face too. And her voice. At... least the hair is different? Again? She... really doesn't know how to feel about this. Someone in the future must really like her.]

Uh... hello?

akihiko voice: i've been waiting for this

[shatterings]

[ She'd heard Kairi was here, heard it from Riku. But seeing her is definitely a shock. She's the same, more or less, maybe just a little older. A little. Naminé, honestly, isn't sure how to react. How do you, when you meet.... yourself? ]

... Hello.

fufufufufufufu

[paopuprincess]

[So many questions. Why were there so many who looked like her?]

Are you... another Xion?

[shatterings]

Another Xion? I'm...

[ How do you tell someone that you're the other half of them? Especially if the person might be from a completely different timeline? ]

I... don't think so.

[paopuprincess]

[No? So maybe there's only one Xion, then. Is she Xion 2.0, perhaps?]

Don't tell me I really do have a long-lost twin sister.

[shatterings]

[ She'd like to smile. Really, she would. But at the same time... she'd replaced Kairi in Sora's memories. Though she set things right, that's a pretty heavy burden. ]

Not... exactly. It's a bit... difficult-- [ an understatement ] --to explain over something like this.

[ And it wouldn't be right if she tried. Kairi deserves to know, face-to-face. ]

[paopuprincess]

[Really, she's heard a lot of crazy stuff. Her first "sister" was made from Sora's memories and somehow looks like her. What could this one's story be?]

Alright. Want me to come get you, then?

[shatterings]

We could meet up in Cherrygrove City... if you wanted to.

[ Maybe it won't be as bad as she's imagining it will be. But honestly, there's a lot Naminé needs to tell Kairi. And she's not quite sure where to start. ]

[paopuprincess]

Cherrygrove.

[Man, that's a trip.]

Alright, I'll get some stuff together and come out.

[shatterings]

Okay. Um... thank you. Oh!

[ Mini's especially curious about this person--she looks just like her trainer! ]

She's... very interested.

[paopuprincess]

Oh hey, a Minccino! [She grins at the little mouse.]

Is she your starter?

[shatterings]

[ Naminé nods and pats Mini's head. She's a lot better at this social thing than her trainer, at least. ]

Mm. I wasn't expecting something so... cute.

[paopuprincess]

Most pokemon are pretty cute.

[shatterings]

I've seen a few different others... They really are cute.

[ And, because curiosity is a powerful thing-- ]

... What Pokémon did you start with?

[paopuprincess]

Only the greatest pokemon ever, Wayfinder!

[The proud Staryu quickly pokes its way into the video screen. Lady Kairi has summoned me!]

[shatterings]

[ It's a fit, that's for sure. Naminé gives it a little wave. Oh, wait. Now she's embarrassed. ]

... I don't think I told you my name. I'm sorry. I'm Naminé.

[paopuprincess]

Naminé. That's a pretty name.

[She hugs the Staryu into her lap.]

I'm Kairi, but you probably knew that, huh?

[shatterings]

[ Everyone seems to be complimenting her name, and it brings a little flush to her cheeks. ]

I... yes. But... I don't mind you telling me.

[paopuprincess]

[She grins.]

Then it's nice to meet you.

[shatterings]

It's nice to meet you, too.

[ For real this time. Hey, Naminé even manages to crack a little smile. ]

[paopuprincess]

Hey, I'm gonna come get you, okay? [She gives her a warm smile. You would think she would be used to seeing someone walking around with her face, but it just always seems strange to her.]

[shatterings]

With Riku and the others? [ There's a not-so-small part of her that feels the warmth of that smile, even if they're in completely different areas. ] ... I'll watch for you. Thank you.

[paopuprincess]

Sure, I'll bring the whole gang, okay?

[shatterings]

Okay. [ She has to stop herself from thanking Kairi again--is it getting a little old? ] I'll wait for you there.