[this post comes in both text AND audio, since it's important]

[inherited]

Hey.

Guess the time has come to be a little more obvious about this. Something strange just showed up. They're colorful monsters that are running all over the place. I haven't seen these ones before, but I know they're familiar. Thing is, familiar is bad. These things can hurt you. I'm not sure of what all they're capable of, but if you see anything, bright, colorful, and monstrous running around ... go in the opposite direction.

And—I was gonna try avoiding this, but here's a proper introduction. My name is Riku. Where I come from, and probably where other people come from, even if they just don't know it yet, some people have the power to wield keyblades. These keyblades are a sign of a strong heart. Recently, I ... well, I got named keyblade master. So while we're all stuck here together, I guess I'm in charge of looking after you all.

That—uh, that isn't to say you guys can't do it, too. I've seen people fight from all different types of places. And my best friend ... he's seen even more. But I can't slack on the job.

Anyway, if you have questions about these things, go ahead. I'm about to go personally check them out myself.

And Lea? It's time to see what you can do.

Comments

[ceded]

What?!

Riku, I'll help. I still have my Keyblade! I can fight!

[inherited]

All right. I don't know how powerful these things are gonna be, but if they seem like they're too much, let me know.

[Audio]

[tookthename]

Can you fight these things with out one of these keyblades?

[doublebladed]

Keyblade master? I thought there could only be one.

[Audio]

[inherited]

You can fight heartless without one, but I'm not sure about these. If you can do it without putting yourself at risk, let me know.

[ceded]

I know I can handle them! Besides, if I need help, I know I can call Lea. We've been on missions before.

So we don't know exactly what they are?

[inherited]

There is only one.

[doublebladed]

Right. So Sora's the keyblade master and you're just...a master of the keyblade.

[rescuerdownunder]

So, wait, we're not talking about Heartless here, right?

[and then he registers the see what you can do and wow time for some fake bravado]

Well, whatever they are, I can handle it. [if he manages to summon the keyblade ha ha ha fuck]

[Audio] Do we know if they can be taken out without a keyblade?

[tookthename]

I'm really good at dodging. I'll try to get a couple and get back to you.

[hawkingbird]

Well, that's somewhat of a relief. And here I thought they were just Shadows that had found their way out of the Dark Hour.

Exploding arrows seem to be working just fine, so far.

[tsunderbolt]

"Monstrous", huh? ... And about how strong?

[Audio] yup!

[inherited]

Thanks.

[inherited]

No, Roxas.

[inherited]

Yeah, we're not talking about heartless.

[inherited]

Exploding arrows, huh ... well, that answers that.

You need any help, you let me know, all right?

[inherited]

Yeah, darkness.

Strength wise—I've handled a couple already. They're not that bad for me, but it depends on how strong you are.

[Audio]

[tookthename]

[A bit later she sends another audio]

Just to let you know: some of them can fly, and yeah you can kill them with out a keysword.

[inherited]

Darkness, but a whole different kind from what I'm used to.

[badnewsboy]

Explosions it is, milady.

[tsunderbolt]

Oh, good. Then I could take care of 'em easily, if I come across any.

[Audio]

[inherited]

—Keyblade, oh—whatever, right, good to know. The ones I'm used to can fly, too.

[inherited]

If they aren't easy, let me know. I'll come help.

[ceded]

... a different kind of darkness? But... what could that mean? What could cause something like that?

[ceded]

Roxas...