Xaldin. A word, if you will.

Amazing, how much darkness can be in one single heart. But that just goes to show how powerful one heart can be.

Hm. All these people coming and going and coming again. It must get tiring.

( Private//Unhackable: Kairi )

I have been granted the use of the library, and shall henceforth be maintaining it. Should anyone feel the urge to read a book, you're free to come in and peruse the... somewhat limited selection.

Also... it seems that Saix is... gone.

[ooc: I talked this over with Katie and she said it was alright, sooo, I'm just gonna go ahead and assume Xem's already working on fixing up the library.]

Saix, if you have not yet relocated due to my extended absence, this is my notice of return. I shall be back this evening. In the case that you have vacated the building, then simply ignore this. Unless, of course, you wish to have a word with me or by some even more rare chance, continue to live with me.

...I'm rambling, aren't I?

Valeria, I still wish to speak with you. That is... if you can even stand to speak with me at the moment.

Last but not least, Xaldin. How are things?

=Voice Post=

(The recorder clicks on with its usual dull electronic hum, and Xemnas speaks in a somewhat slow manner, his voice slightly empty and hollow, perhaps a bit on the tired side.)

Mn... no use...

...Is everything in order, then?

(He sighs softly and pauses for a brief moment)

I am requesting a status report on Saix.

Also, Valeria. I... would like a word with you. It doesn't have to be right away. Whenever it might be convenient for you.

=End Post=

=Voice Post=

(The terminal is turned on with precision, and for just a moment there is a rustling sound, most likely the sleeve of his coat rustling as he retracts his arm and makes himself more comfortable. Once the noise dies down, there is dead silence for a minute.)

(The tone in Xemnas' voice when he speaks is cold and distant, a drastic change from the usual tone he'd taken up in the past few weeks. Anyone who knows him by now might realize this to be a particularly bad sign.)

Saix, you are to find Valeria and obtain her. In the event that she is not alone, I will trust you to make a decision on whether or not her guardian is capable and trustworthy enough to watch over her. Either way, you are to stay with her until I return. That is an order.

As for myself, I will be away for an indefinite time. Under no circumstances are you to attempt to locate me. However, should you choose to ignore my warning, I am not responsible for any danger and/or damage that may befall you.

(More soft rustling is heard before the final 'click' of the end of the recording.)

=End Post=

. . .

. . . . . .

At least I can't get my hand slapped for playing with them, this time.

=Voice Post=

(The terminal hums to life quietly and a relieved sigh is heard.)

Well. As... interesting of an experience as that was, I'm quite relieved to be back in my own body.

At least now I can safely say that estrogen has a funny way of impeding logic, especially in a somewhat agitated state. Also, breasts are quite difficult to deal with.

Ah, that somehow reminds me. Valeria, I woke up rather uncomfortably, no thanks to you. However, I will let it slide. Consider yourself lucky. And don't worry, you will find everything intact and in prime working condition.

Saix, I appreciate the company you gave me yesterday.

As for you, Xaldin.... there are exercises in order.

I shall be out for a short while today. A simple walk, perhaps. As I said, it's good to be back in my own body.

=End Post=

=Voice Post=

(The recorder clicks on to a low, hesitant 'ahm...' before the speaker falls silent again. After a moment, there's a muffled gasp and a quick rustling of sheets. A small thud is heard and then a familiar female voice.)

A-ahm... what...

...Wait a minute...

(A moment's pause as he- she gets her bearings straight)

So that means... Val is...

Ngh.... I think... I need to get back... to bed...

(The transmission cuts out abruptly.)

=End Post=

( Explanation tiemz nao )

Moving to a semi-hiatus status.

For anyone who has been curious as to what Xem has been up to, details (for the most part) can be found here.

Hiatus until/around May 18th.

=Voice Post=

(The terminal clicks on with a dull hum before there is a soft 'thud'. Xemnas has grabbed onto the terminal for stability.)

(His voice is low, tired, and somewhat unstable. His words are drawn out, with slightly long pauses in between.)

My.... apologies for all the trouble I caused.

Saix. Valeria. I... Thank you... for... ngh.

Perhaps I'd better get back to bed.

(A soft sigh resounds before the recorder turns off.)

=End Post=


[ooc: Okay, so just an explanation of what's been going on. dup!Xemnas lured Xemnas to a meeting, the proceeded to drug him with an anesthetic. Once he was down, dup!Xem dragged him off to the school and dumped him there, unconscious.Collectively, he was in the school for about five hours before Val and Saix came to rescue him, so he's still a bit shaken up about the whole thing. Chances are if you aren't very close to him, he won't be saying a word to you, and if you are close to him, he might talk, though not extensively.]

=Voice Post=

(The recorder clicks on—unknown to Xemnas—to the sound of keys being pressed and a very low rustling sound.)

(There is nothing but those sounds for a moment or two, and then dead silence.)

(The silence only lasts for a few seconds, and when he speaks, his words are laced with bitter sarcasm, though they are low, as if he is musing only to himself.)

...Redemption. (He scoffs lightly.)

That is something far beyond my reach.

(Any hint of sarcasm his voice held previously has vanished, leaving only the bitter tone behind.)

Hn. Perhaps having a heart really has made me even more of a vicious monster. (A pause and then he sighs heavily)

(More rustling and the sound of a chair scraping against a floor. Footsteps can be heard heading away from the terminal and then it cuts off.)

=End Post=

....This is really rather amusing.

Anyway, I've taken up a permanent position with Warren as his assistant. It's slightly odd, being in that sort of a position again. Especially after what happened last time...

But things are different now and I know better.

( Private//Larxene//Unhackable )

By the way. Kairi, Val. Do stay away from the library. ♥

The game has become more interesting.

( Private//Kairi//Unhackable )

( Private//Valeria//Unhackable )

( Private//Warren//Unhackable )

( Private//Saix//Unhackable )

This has probably been a long time coming. But now that I have the opportunity to address it, I shall. Besides, I think you all deserve to know the truth of things now.

While losing my heart and becoming a Nobody left me with a yearning to be complete again, there was something more that I wanted. Something much larger. We were all shunned by both light and darkness. We existed, but not truly. For what is existence without acknowledgment?

I thought to myself, that if I could obtain enough power, enough knowledge, then maybe I would be able to create a new world; one where Nobodies could be at peace.

To do this, I needed all the help and support I could get. That is where I turned to the rest of you. However, all you seemed to want were your hearts back. So under that pretense, I formed the Organization. Our numbers grew quickly, and for that I was thankful. Or... I would have been, had I had the capacity to feel grateful.

But collecting enough hearts to fully awaken the power of Kingdom Hearts, and the power it promised, consumed me. I thought I had it all figured out; that my plan was infallible. But I was wrong. The Keyblade wielder saw to it to remind me of how weak I really was. And he took the rest of you down right along with me.

I know it probably means little to nothing now, but... I can truly say that I am sorry for what I've done. Now that I have been so forcefully reminded of things I'd long since forgotten. You see, I don't want absolute power anymore. And maybe I can be content with what I've been given.

Now you're probably all quite livid with me, for the fact that I lied to you. Promised you things that you might have never gotten—things you didn't get— because I was too selfish.

With this being said, are the rest of you who still ally yourself with the Organization able to work under my other, knowing this? Things have changed. Evolution, perhaps. I am still the same as I once was, but my goals have changed. I won't blame a single one of you for not trusting me, but this is the truth of things.

All I ask is that you think about this and make a sound decision.

What is the meaning of this?

How did you manage to screw up this badly? It is unacceptable. Now half the city will be looking to destroy us—destroy you.

Xemnas. You will come to me now.