Shadows of the Past

Taiyo: "Wow, you look great!"

"Uh, thank you...but how do you walk on these things?"
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"We're not changing the name. And I'm not a lesbian."

Taiyo: "Just keep doing what you're doing. One foot in front of the other."

"I knew you and Roatha were a bit too close to be just friends," Noct said, "Anyway, the name sucks, and I refuse to be a part of it until such a time as I am comfortable with the name. That said, we should probably move on to slightly less trivial discussions."

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"You try to spread your weight evenly, using your legs to balance yourself," Mortal said, "Then you just put one foot in front of the other. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it."

N"...We have less trivial discussions?"
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Binah<If she "gets the hang of it" fast enough, I'll send her along after you.>

L"Do you really think that's possible?"

Binah<Well, all of her leg muscles are perfectly developed, she just has to learn how to use them. Of course, then we have to work on her Keyblade forms. After that comes the subject of magic & techniques. But I think she's already had a head start on these abilities, & her close encounter with the darkness has probably made her stronger, as well. Still, I wouldn't get my hopes up.>

"I suppose not, but the team name thing seemed like it'd be going nowhere," Noct said.

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"I'm sure she'll be fantastic," Mortal said, completely getting her hopes up.

Taiyo: "So she'll he here for awhile longer? Can't we help with her training?"

*Safian goes over and rubs her head against Mortal's leg. Monu grins at the scene*
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*Artexi shrugs*

<Let's find something to do.>

L"Of course we can't. Have you forgotten our mission? Senthose? The Heartless? The Mark of Mastery Exam?"
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N"I believe that's what I just said."

Azuma: "No need to be such a wet blanket."

<Well, any suggestions?>
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Monu:<She's just being practical.>

"Yeah, oh fearless leader?" Noct said in a mocking tone.

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Mortal sat down, and drooped an arm around Safian's shoulders, "I think staying here would be the wet blanket move. There is so much to do out there, among the other worlds. So much to explore and challenge. That is why I want Euryale to get stronger. She'll be missing out if she doesn't."

Binah<Well said, Mortal.>

E"That makes a lot of sense...go on ahead, find worlds that you want to take me to."
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N"Don't look at me, you were the one talking about doing something important. Why don't we just go see if anything's going on around the castle?"

Azuma: "Radiant Garden came up in conversation yesterday. How 'bout there?"

Mortal smiled wide, determined to do just as Euryale said.

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Noct chuckled, "I'm sure that'll be great."

<That's kinda...been there done that.>
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*Safian rubs her hand against Mortal's arm*

N"Yeah, because, just because nothing was happening yesterday, it totally means that nothing ever happens."
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L"That's right near Agrabah. We can split up, take care of both."

T"But what about the Enchanted Dominion?"

*Monu steps forward*

<I will lead a mission to the Enchanted Dominion.>
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<Whateves'>

Mortal was too busy thinking about hopping from world to world with Euryale to add anything meaningful to the discussion.

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Noctis let out a yawn, "So, aimless wandering? Sounds like a plan."

L"I don't know if we should. Senthose may be lying in wait in Radiant Garden, for all we know. Maybe scouting out Enchanted Dominion should be of lower priority right now."
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*When they exit The Gray Area, they spot a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] climbing the stairs.*

N"Luxord, where are you going?"

<The Castle Roof. Keter says that the boss has something that he wants to show anyone who's free. It's rare that he lets us lower members in on his projects. You should seize this opportunity.>

*Artexi follows the creepy guy*
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*Monu looks like he's about to say something, however he remains silent*

"With everything that happened yesterday, I think it would be smart to stay in a bigger group," Mortal said, "We all ran into trouble that we needed support for."

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Noct shrugged, and followed as well.

Azuma: "So we're all going to Radiant Garden?"

L"No, half of us will go to Radiant Garden, while the other half will go to Agrabah. Geez, weren't you listening?"
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*They eventually find their way to the Altar of Naught, where various other black robed individuals are gathered, facing Senthose.*

Senthose<I am told that the Order has recruited another from a world called "Atlantica," which they discovered during a mass Mark of Mastery Exam. The Order is bolstering their ranks. This can mean only one thing: They are planning to attack us.>

Noct just listens along, not wanting to interrupt.

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"No need to be so harsh," Mortal said, standing up, "So, what are the groups going to be?"