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♦ 001 ♦ [VOICE]

..My name is Master Eraqus. For those that knew her, I regret to inform you that Aqua is no longer here in Siren's Port.

I know that she worked at the Solstice Academy during her time here; as her mentor prior to this place, I would be happy to speak with those regarding the school and any management matters that need to be dealt with in her absence.

[ A brief pause, then: ]

..Thank you for time.

[ The recording then ends with a #CLICK#. ]

[PRIVATE FILTER/LOCKED to: Lightside Keyblade Club, plus any friends to House of Departure residents]

[ The earlier recording sounded collected and poised; now, while Eraqus still sounds serious as ever, his voice is quiet and a great deal more tired. ]

As a few are already aware, Aqua suffered a severe head injury during an ambush in September, one that caused her to be trapped in sleep. In spite of our hopes and best efforts, I'm afraid.. [ He stops suddenly, a painful pause, before clearing his throat to continue. ] ..I'm afraid she never awakened.

Her Light faded from the Port yesterday evening.

[ His voice goes flat. ] There was a heavy concentration of entities known as the Unversed in the area when I found her. We will deal with that matter in due course.

The attack occurred long before the recent incidents involving the Heartless beast that jas been roaming the city -- I do not believe them to related. Nonetheless, be very careful. Do not travel at night, and if you absolutely must, do not do so alone.

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Oh no not both -

Namine is gone too.

Are you sure it's from the Port? Nothing else happened?

..Roxas has spoken of Naminé. I was not aware she had also disappeared.

Aqua is..gone from the Port. Both Terra and Ventus can confirm that as truth.

Edited 2012-10-22 20:42 (UTC)

I'm sorry.

I know she was teaching Namine magic.

I..am sorry as well. Did anything happen to Naminé that you're aware of?

[No darkness monster attacks, he hopes..!]

I did not have a chance to meet her before she left. I am sure she was a good student.

No. She never even left for school or anything like that, where anyone could have done anything to her on the way. She was just...gone.

This happened before. She forgot everything about this place.

I need to talk to Kairi, and ask her....

[Eraqus is silent for a time, listening to Joe talk. Had he, too, simply vanished when he had last been here, then? There's a trace of sympathy when he next speaks.]

It is difficult, to be left behind.

May her return be soon, and safe. It cannot hurt to ask.. Kairi, you said? [Another familiar name. Albeit another person he has yet to meet. Roxas totally failed to mention you, Joe!]

Yeah. She's- ah... [this is really awkward. How much has Terra and Aqua explained yet?] She an Namine are...close?

[Oh Roxas you're totally the best bff.]

[Theeeeeeeey kinda left the majority of Nobody stuff to Roxas. Who did at least mention Namine was a Nobody! ...That's about it.]

As were you, I see.

And your name would be..?

She's- yeah. We're kind of...boyfriend and girlfriend. Sort of. We'd have to start all over again, if she forgets.

I'm Joe.

[Oh Joe. :( Heartpang for you. For a loved one to lose all memories of you...]

I am sorry, Joe. It..is always hard when those closest to our hearts are beyond our reach, whatever the circumstances.

Most people can't wait to go home, but for us-

This is the best chance at a real life we've got. For me and for most of my best friends.

She got to go to art school here, and learn magic, and go out of the house to try new things, when it was safe.

Oh no.

..Thank you for taking the time to visit when you did, Xion.

Oh no, it's not- I mean I was-

I'm so sorry, sir.

[Simply:] I know.

[Silence.

then, very softly:]

As am I.

I know Terra and Ventus will both be glad for the presence of their friends in the days to come.

My condolences, Eraqus.

[Severely doubting your sincerity there, Bro. :|]

Thank you, Xehanort.

I am told that she may return in due time. But partings never grow any easier.

[MAYBE HE HAS REASONS]

Of course, Eraqus. To lose a pupil, even temporarily, is never cause for anything but sympathy.

What returns may be completely different from what departed.

[OH I BET.

Eyes narrow slightly at the message.]

Perhaps. Perhaps not. It is hard to know how life's experiences may bring about change in others.

Nonetheless, there is little point in speculation at this juncture.

Edited (tinytiny tweak) 2012-10-23 22:30 (UTC)

[WHAT he's just telling you based on what he saw in his heartbb's memories okay geez]

Of course. Who can predict the nature of the Core, however? She may be fresh from having taken your key and ready to learn. She may be weary and burdened from years of long service. She could be anywhere in between.

You never were one for the game of What-Ifs, though.

[I'm sure you're just trying to be helpful. >:|]

No. I am not.

Particularly not so soon after departure. If you don't mind.

Edited 2012-10-23 23:03 (UTC)

Now, Eraqus. Moping doesn't become you. Your cherished apprentice wouldn't want you to be so depressed, would she?

'Moping'?

[~~He can mope if he wants to! You're not the boss of him!!~~]

Call it what you wish. I simply do not see the point in wasting time on idle speculation.

Edited 2012-10-24 12:04 (UTC)

[Totally calling older brother rights here]

Of course, your time is precious. Forgive me for intruding.

...Not at all. The thoughts were appreciated.

It has been a trying time as of late. My apologies if I sound ungracious, I know you yourself have much occupying your own attention.

[PS you're still a jerk.]

Edited 2012-10-24 13:08 (UTC)

I do hope things will look up for you, Eraqus. Should you wish it, my door is ever open.

[Oh.

All right.]

Thanks for letting us know.

[Simply...nodding in reply doesn't carry across in a text message. Sigh, typing.]

...You're welcome.

I was sorry to hear Naminé has also disappeared.

Yeah

It's happened before

Ah.

Will you and the others be all right?

We'll be okay.

[Eventually.]

I understand.

[Loss never gets any easier.]

I had missed seeing her around the school and I'm sorry to hear that this is the reason why.

[A small laugh]

Although that's selfish of me when we should be joyful every time one of us manages to make our escape.

Edited (I wasn't ready.) 2012-10-25 04:24 (UTC)

I had hoped to have better news to provide to the Academy. Who will be most likely to succeed as headmaster in her place?

[No laughter here - nor offense taken, for that matter.]

Joy? ...Had the circumstances of her departure been different, I suppose I might agree with you.

Then it wasn't a simple return to the world of her origin? Are you sure she's truly gone, then? The dead have a way of coming back to life here, even with no intervention from myself. [Poorly timed necromancer humor?]

Headmaster? I do believe I'm the senior faculty member, but I've never considered myself to be school principal material.

I have found there to be very little 'simple' about anything in this world. Least of all departures.

[Rather sadly:] She is definitely gone. [Although he does squint a moment at the intervention comment. Hnnnnnn??]

I see. There were documents left behind for a successor to the role. Perhaps I can deliver them once the faculty members have deliberated on the matter?

You might say that, but the ease with which your roommate can wake you up at an unholy hour while making pancakes one morning and simply be gone the next is astounding.

That would be most helpful. The school will suffer without Miss Aqua's guidance, but it can't be allowed to founder completely.

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