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You know, it really sucks when people disappear... One of my best friends is gone and... it hurts. She was real important to me. I've been here for more than a year now, and there are people here that I'd do anything for. So of course it stings when they're gone. But...

...but instead of just being sad all the time, I think this means that we should always be grateful for the people that we do have, all the awesome friends that are still with us. If anything, we should keep them as close as we can, have as much fun as we can. No one knows what's gonna happen tomorrow.

So get together with the people you care about the most, and the ones you love the most. Make sure they know just how much they mean to you.

Have fun, everyone!

[Private to Spades]

Hey guys - wanna hang out? I'm up on deck if you wanna join in - I've got drinks and candy, and I've brought my guitar too! See ya soon!

*Of course she knows that she's not the only Spade that will be hurting with Chandra's disappearance. But instead of wallowing or running away, Selphie has chosen the happier option. Out on deck, Selphie has dragged her own duvet and pillows, and Chandra's too. There are a few bottles of various alcohols (including one very bright green one, and a very bright pink one - obviously Selphie's own choices), and there was a small spread of her own personal supply of candy. Selphie sat on a pillow, waiting to see if anyone would come along to keep her company, strumming her guitar and singing softly*

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[Maybe this voice isn't that familiar at this time, it's a little high pitched. Of course Roxas isn't going to offer an explanation.]

I think it's hard when friends go away, but it's good you still have friends right?

[Wait, is she still mad at him?]

I like you Selphie!

Sure! It's good to still have friends!

*But as for that last bit...she has no idea who she's talking to*

Well, it'll be nice to meet you and to like you too!

We've met before a lot!

[He pauses a moment. Oh yeah, he probably sounds different among all the other strange changes.]

It's Roxas.

Roxas?!

What the - what happened to your voice?!

Oh I met an old lady and got mad, said something dumb about girls so she turned me into a girl, we think.

[He should probably sound more concerned but he's hoping to find her and get it reversed.]

Whoa, hold the phone! You've been here for over a year!? [The idea of being stuck here for that look doesn't sit well with Cindy.]

Mmhmm. I have. It's gone kinda quick, kinda slow...

How long have you been here for?

You made someone mad huh?

*Yeah, why does Selphie not sound in the least bit surprised*

Well, guess you'll have to get used to being a girl now.

[He lost his temper and spoke without thinking and now he's in trouble. He really should work on that.]

I hope if I say sorry she'll turn me back.

[There's a bit of worry there, what if she doesn't?]

I guess so. It's really weird.

Only a few hours. Hearing that kind of news is not making my day.

Oh... I'm sorry.

But - welcome, I guess! Have you made any friends yet? Or found a crew?

Well, you can't just say sorry, you know. You have to actually mean it...

So I guess if you want to be normal, you'll need to be super sorry.

[In this case, he doesn't.]

I'll try anyway. I just wanted her to stop bugging me!

Not really and no. Haven't started looking for a crew and I have some trust issues when it comes to making friends.

Well, the good news is that I can tell you for a fact that there are loads of awesome, very trustworthy people in this world. I trust my crew with my life on a regular basis, so it is possible to find!

Hm? What was she bugging you about in the first place?

I don't know...she was talking about fighting with me, sword fighting and then she asked me about girls but I dunno any girls that sword fight. So I said that and she asked me...

[He's trying to remember the wording.]

Something else about girls, I don't know and I said I don't know but she just kept asking me questions and said I had to know!

[So he lost his temper and snapped.]

So it got all hazy and you know..I was mad and I said I didn't care about stupid girls and I left cause people get mad when you break their things.

[Roxas had felt cornered.]

At least we can think that she's back in her world, would say "home" but I'm not sure if she really had that.

[Have an Ikki showing up and joining you, Selphie. He grabs a bottle and sits on a pillow, or rather, basically sits on Selphie's pillow, close enough that they could be glued together. He makes sure to leave her room to maneuver with her guitar though.]

Out of all the ways people have to leave us, that's definitively the best one.

[Unlike with other people who just abandon them without even bothering to give an explanation until they are gone or even announce it. He can't really regard them as anything else than cowards. He gets that they could want to leave, and isn't going to say that leaving isn't an option... But is it so hard to be forward and honest about that?]

Good for you, but in my experience, those who say they are trustworthy are usually the ones you should never trust.

No... I don't know about 'home' exactly but.. I think she'll be much more comfortable in her own world. It always seemed like this place was squashing her somehow...

*But she still manages to turn to him with a smile of greeting, even if it is a little tinged with sadness. Since he's so close, she leans against him ever so slightly*

The best way?

*Selphie considers this for a moment, thinking of the other ways she's been left, by people she cared about, and knowing that whatever her feelings or her royalties, they'd much rather be somewhere else*

I guess you're right. And - she left a letter for me too. I suppose she knew she'd disappear some day, but still didn't wanna abandon us, even though this isn't her fault*

[A couple more bottles get added to the lineup, and Namur sits cross-legged on the blanket, facing her sideways.]

What y' playin', Sel? Don't think I heard y' before.

I agree, it does suck when people leave, but it's also okay to be sad even if for a little bit.

[He wasn't sure where he was going with this, but it was going somewhere.]

So long as those people stay in your heart, they'll always be there. At least this is what I like to believe. After all people have helped me in ways I would be grateful for, the least I could do for them now is remember them.

*Selphie's frowning slightly on the other side because she had no clue what the hell he's on about*

..I see. Guess you'll just have to be really sorry.

What island are you on anyway?

Uh, well..duh. I mean, if a guy came up to you and was all like "oh hey I'm totally trustworthy, come with me" then you'd have to be stupid to believe him straight away. Trust takes way more time than that.

*Selphie smiles at Namur and gives him a nod in greeting, still holding her guitar*

Just random stuff. Music really helps sometimes, you know? Anything you wanna hear?

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