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[shatterings]

[ The stream opens up with Naminé holding a Ducklett and a Torchic in her lap. It takes her a while to speak, and when she does, it's slow, pained. ]

When people leave... do a lot of them leave at the same time?

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[paopuprincess]

[Oh you sweet innocent thing. Kairi is quickly trying to think of something she can do to cheer Naminé up.]

Sometimes, yeah.

[shatterings]

Mm... then it's very common?

[paopuprincess]

I dunno. It doesn't happen all the time, but it happens enough that you notice it.

It just... really sucks when its a bunch of people you know.

[shatterings]

Mm.

[ She absentmindedly pets that Torchic a little more, the bird chirping sadly. ]

I know it's... silly... because it can happen to anyone, but... I didn't think Roxas would leave.

[paopuprincess]

[She wants to tell her that you never expect your friends to go, however she knows that won't do anything to relax her. If anything, it'll make things worse.]

...Want some company?

[shatterings]

[ She nods, hugging the Ducklett close now. ]

... Please?

[paopuprincess]

Alright. I'll be there soon, okay?

[It takes her a few minutes to find her, but once she does, she's quick to take a seat next to her sister.]

Hey, Nams.

[shatterings]

Okay.

[ She looks up with a smile--it's a bit forced. ]

Hello.

[paopuprincess]

[She sees right through that smile, if only because she knows it so well. You can't put on a brave face like that in front of your other half.

She quickly reaches over and takes her sister's hand in hers, lacing their fingers.]

[shatterings]

[ The contact is welcomed; Naminé lets out a breath, leaning against her. ]

I didn't think it would be so difficult.

[paopuprincess]

[She puts her arm around her waist. You stay here as long as you want, okay?]

He's like family to you, isn't he?

[shatterings]

[ You're the best, sis. ]

... Mm. He is. And... I never got the chance to tell him.

[paopuprincess]

[She tries her best.]

I think he knew, somewhere in his heart.

[She gives her hand a gentle squeeze.]

[shatterings]

... I think you might be right. But if he ever comes back... I'll tell him, the first opportunity I can.

[paopuprincess]

That's the spirit. [She ribs her sister gently, trying to get her out of this funk.]

In the meantime, you can come have fun with the family you still have here.

[shatterings]

[ She lets out a little "ah!" of surprise, but it's enough to draw a laugh from her. It's quiet and small, but still, she's already feeling a little better. ]

I would like that. Maybe... we could go to the aquarium in Cerulean City some time...?

[paopuprincess]

[That laugh was all Kairi needed to breathe a sigh of relief. The last thing she wanted was her already reserved sister to draw up into herself out of sadness.]

Oh, hey, yeah. We never had a chance to go before, did we?

I'd love to see all the cool water pokemon there.

[shatterings]

[ It's something to look forward to, at least! ]

Do you think everyone would want to go?

[paopuprincess]

Of course! We don't get to go on enough adventures together anyway.

[shatterings]

I've... never thought about it as an adventure, but it does seem that way.

[paopuprincess]

Anything's an adventure with the right attitude. [She giggles.]

[shatterings]

[ A soft laugh from Naminé, too. ]

I'm starting to realize that.