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[001 || Written / Voice at the end]

[After the escape from Yuezhong -- for those on the Spade Pirates crew, he's on watch up in the crow's nest. Things seem calm at the moment, though, which means he's a liiiiittle bored, so have some random jotted down thoughts.]

Well, definitely didn't pick a boring crew to join. And here I thought I knew how to stir up trouble quickly. Then again, traveling from world to world before, I learned how to keep a low profile, too.

Guess that's not happening here. Can't complain, though. Things are good.

The sea's really quiet tonight...

Watching the ocean like this feels like I'm back home again.

[You'll hear a faint splash suddenly, and there's a pause before the writing starts up again, this time accompanied by Riku's muttered voice:]

.......Except we didn't have fish that big. Or—what is that? Is that a whale??

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Hmm...

You want me to come up there, just in case?

I'm okay...but, uh. If you want to? I've got a good view of the whale thing, at least. Maybe you'll have a better idea what it is.

Alright then! I'll be right up!

*Selphie does eventually emerge, wrapped up in a blanket as she shuffles her way over to Riku, waving as she heads on over*

You out here for fun, or you on watch?

[Greets her with a small wave and a lopsided little grin in return.]

On watch. I pulled the night shift.

[STILL KINDA WEIRD seeing her like this, because he grew up with this girl and she should be like two years younger than him, not two years older, but he's getting used to it.]

You're up late.

Nice!

*Selphie stands next to him, looking out across the sea, and up at the sky. She smiles, clearly appreciating the night time view. Then she turns to him with a bright smile and a nod*

Yup! I've been finding it kinda hard to sleep lately.

Really? Any reason why, or is it just—I mean, the hammocks really aren't that comfortable.

[Rubs at the back of his neck with a small grimace as he says that. Then something splashes again a good distance away from the ship, and he points.]

Ah, there's the...thing.

[Still doesn't know what it is!]

Guess the hammocks are a lot to do with it. You're right - they are so not comfy at all. But it's so dark down there too and -

*But Selphie stops when she notices the splash too, and she leans closer to the edge of the boat, gazing out*

Huh - too hard to tell from here... Could be a whale. Could be a monster.

A monster would be interesting. [Grins a bit.] I wouldn't mind seeing it up close, but I think if it comes any closer we'll have problems.

[Pauses and looks back at Selphie.]

Maybe you could set up some blankets on the ground or something?

[Which probably wouldn't be any more comfortable lolll.]

Maybe we'll get closer to them, or they'll get closer to us. They're maybe scared - being so far away like that. We could be more of a threat to it than it is to us.

*She continues to look out to where the splash was, then turns back to Riku with a smile. She raises a brow though at his comment*

Blankets on the ground? Huh... Who knows? Guess if I sleep on the floor I can't keep falling out!

*Selphie giggles a little and rubs the side of her arm lightly - her arms and legs were somewhat bruised with all the falling out of hammocks she's been doing*

I don't know about that, it's way bigger than we are. But maybe.

[Blinks, glancing down at where's she's rubbing her arm.]

You're falling out? [Doesn't really know why he's surprised, Selphie always was a ball of fidgety energy who couldn't keep still.] Yeah, maybe try the floor. Or get a bigger hammock.

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Maybe it's a good idea that we stay away then... It doesn't seem to wanna hurt us, anyway.

*Selphie just grins at him and gives a nod*

I'll give it a try and see if it helps.

*For a moment she seems thoughtful, adjusting her blanket over her shoulders*

You're not still freaked out about me, are you?

[Nods.] It's kind of cool just watching it...

[He thinks about her question, head tipping to the side a bit as he crosses his arms.]

Freaked out? No. It took some getting used to and...okay, maybe sometimes it's still a little strange. But. [He gives her a small smile.] I just keep reminding myself you're your own person.

*His reply makes Selphie giggle, though she does pull a face*

My own person? Well, I don't think I belong to anyone else!

*Careful not to drop it, she lifts one side of the blanket from her shoulder and offers it towards him*

Then if you won't be too weirded out, you can share my blanket if you like.

[Sliiight eyeroll, though he's still smiling, and his cheeks warm a bit.]

I meant, you're not her. Even though...you are. But you're different. Separate.

[Eyes the offered blanket for a moment, then shrugs and inches over toward her.]

Alright, sure. Thanks.

*Selphie tilts her head at him then, closing her eyes as she giggles gently. When she finally looks at him again it's with a curious, questioning look*

Alright. Would you rather think of me as her but not her, or someone completely different? I can do whatever makes you feel least weird.

*Lifting her blanket, Selphie manages to just about manage to slip some over his shoulder*

It gets pretty cold out here at night.

[Shakes his head.]

No, Selphie...it's nothing you need to do. Don't—it's me. And it's really not even an issue. [Pause.] You're someone completely different. [Firm nod.] That's what I'm going with.

[Reaches up to tug the corner of the blanket down a little more.]

Yeah, I'm from a tropical island. Sometimes cold temperatures still throw me off.

*At first, Selphie looks a little crestfallen - she still hates the fact that she seemingly has forgotten these people... That isn't fair. But suddenly her shoulders start to shake and she lets out a loud laugh*

Geez, Riku, you don't haveta make it sound like you're breaking up with me!

*Well, it's always easier to look at things in a way that makes you laugh, rather than a way that might make you cry*

[Oh lord, wasn't expecting that, Riku's eyes just kinda widen and he shifts awkwardly.]

Ah...sorry, I didn't mean to. That's not—wow. Sorry!

[B'aww. He didn't mean to make her sad, though! ;_;]

*Aww Riku, just so adorable! Selphie can't even pretend to be mad right now. She just giggles loudly and pokes out her tongue, winking quickly at him*

Tee hee! That's okay. I guess I can forgive you... This time!

*Well that's no problem because she's expert at hiding her sad*

[Yep, still impersonating a deer in headlights.]

Okay... That's good.

[Clears his throat and looks away.]

So, uh. What's it like where you're from? That you can remember, I guess.

*Sorry about that, Riku! Selphie has noticed, and she'll be sure to go easy on him. No sense in making one of her new friends uncomfortable*

You mean, where the me me is from? Well.. I don't really know for sure. But before I got to this place, I lived in Balamb, by the sea. It was really pretty there. Quiet too. Apart from Garden, I mean.

[lol S'ALL GOOD, he's just pathetic.

He smiles lightly.]

By the sea, huh. Guess much didn't change there. Why was the Garden different?

*Aww but so so adorable Riku!*

Well, cause it was so busy with training and the parties and the war and stuff, ya know? Filled with fighters! It was fun.

*She pauses for a moment, letting out the tiniest of sighs*

I miss it. But this is nice too.

[Nods in understanding.]

I know how you feel. I'm kind of used to world hopping so being here isn't too bad, but...I wish I could've been home for longer.

*Selphie studies his profile for a moment, even if it is pretty dark out here*

But, you have friends from home here with you, at least. That must be nice.

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