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[hope_in_darkness]

[The video starts up with the sight of a blue-haired woman with a tired yet relieved look on her face.]

Hello, everyone. Forgive me if I seem... tired, but it's been a long and exhausting ordeal. My name is Aqua, a Keyblade Master...

Heh, it's strange. Usually, I would be forbidden, but this world... it's a melting pot of various other worlds. I guess it would be okay to reveal such a thing.

I just got here and... while it would be nice to talk to other people with this device, I think I need a person to talk to face to face. I'll explain if you need it.

I'm outside the apartment if you want to meet me.

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[starwill]

It must be rough to be forbidden to do things...

[ Stelle just comments arbitrarily with a shrug of her shoulders. ]

But which apartment are you talking about, specifically...?

[hope_in_darkness]

There are secrets the worlds aren’t meant to know. I guess it doesn’t apply here.

[She sighs and holds up her video, showing off the Nightwake apartment m.]

Does this help?

[starwill]

Huh... I guess I can't say that I relate, as a profound world traveler, myself.

[ Her eyes do light up at the sight of the Nightwake apartments, however- ]

That does help, though--I'm actually pretty close. I can meet up right now.

[hope_in_darkness]

I can tell you when you get here if you wish.

There’s a bench out here I’m sitting at. I might be… unique with everyone else.

[starwill]

If you're fine with telling a stranger, I don't mind. Regardless, I'm on my way!

[ And thankfully for both parties involved, she's pretty hasty about it, too. Her speed helped with the wind magic that she's been training in. ]

[hope_in_darkness]

[And once Stelle arrives, Aqua will stand up, a soft smile on her face and her unique outfit on display.]

My, that seemed quick! Naturally fast?

[starwill]

I was already in the area, but I'm pretty quick on my feet in general.

[ In spite of the fact that she is, in fact, wearing heeled boots. ]

Used a bit of magic to be a little faster, though.

[hope_in_darkness]

Ah, I see. It’s impressive nonetheless.

[She’ll hold out her hand.]

My name is Aqua.

[And when Stella takes her hand, Aqua will briefly entwine her fingers with hers, letting out a relieved sigh before releasing her.]

Apologies, being trapped in the Darkness for so long is… lonesome.

[starwill]

Thank you.

[ And Stelle takes the hand with her own gloved one with ease, looking completely unbothered by the whole thing. ]

And I'm Stelle, the Intergalactic Baseballer, proud member of the Astral Express.

[hope_in_darkness]

And I’m… a Keyblade Master. I travel the worlds protecting them from the Darkness… or well, I did.

[starwill]

That's pretty neat-- [ But Stelle's curious and somewhat lit up expression deflates a bit at that last part. ]

But what do you mean? Can't you still protect them? Well, I mean... I guess we're stuck here, but there is also a darkness looming over this world, too.

[hope_in_darkness]

Not from where I was…

[Wait, a darkness here?]

This darkness that’s here, what’s that like?

[starwill]

To be honest, I'm not the best person to talk to about that... I just really know that it exists, and that it's dangerous.

[hope_in_darkness]

[With a nod, she held out her hand and a key-shaped weapon formed in her hand magically.]

Then, I’ll fight it…

[starwill]

[ ...Oh!

Stelle's eyes widen ever so slightly, but then realizes-- ]

You don't have to do it alone, though. There are plenty of us here who are willing to join the efforts to counter any enemy, darkness or otherwise.

[hope_in_darkness]

Really…? Are you sure? I couldn’t ask for others to…

[No, that’s how you got here in the first place…]

…no, wait, you’re right. I should ask others for help.

[starwill]

Of course! We have a lot of nice people here who are willing to help.

[hope_in_darkness]

I hope so. Maybe... maybe this won't be so bad after all.

Thank you, Stella. Is there anything I can do for you?

[starwill]

Stelle, actually, but-- hmm. Not at the moment? I should be asking the same, since you're new.

[hope_in_darkness]

Ah, sorry...! Yes, well... what is this darkness? It seems familiar and yet...

[starwill]

From what little I know, it's like some sort of like, force? Kind of like magic, but a bit different.

[ She shakes her head. ]

Sorry... I don't know how to describe it very well since I haven't personally researched much about it, or experienced the darkness for myself.

[hope_in_darkness]

It’s alright. It sounds different from what I’ve experienced, though.

[starwill]

What was the Darkness you experienced like?

[hope_in_darkness]

It’s… rage and anger. Emptiness. An all-consuming force.

[starwill]

I... see.

[ Stelle's voice is quiet as she hears those words. It's a lot to think about, at least - perhaps the Darkness here might be different, but... there might be similarities, too. She isn't sure. ]

That sounds awful to deal with.