So Am I Dead or What

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[That motive really got Demyx anxious in ways he hadn't been in quite a long time. What's that he saw? He remembers that before being brought to this mansion, he had been about to find that Sora kid in Hollow Bastion and try once again to get Roxas back -- or something like that. He didn't really care about the details.

Since he had been here for a month, it was likely Sora had just continued his way and done who knows what, who knows where. Demyx didn't care about that either. It wasn't until the motive happened that he started wondering what was going on. That couldn't be his future, right? He wasn't going to be defeated and die, right?]

Naminé.

[It took him a while to think of something confusing and complicated: Lea was here in the mansion. If this Lea was going to turn into Axel, then the timeline was more or less intact despite what happened here. What if Naminé was further in the future than Demyx? If she was, then she may know something]

We need to talk. It's...it's important.

[Demyx found Naminé in the Study during the afternoon. After making sure nobody was going to approach, Demyx entered, looking more serious than usual. He looks like he's trying to stay composed, not because he's about to fly into a rage or anything, but because he doesn't want to start freaking out again]

Are you from the future? Or something? What's the last thing you remember?

[He isn't sure how to approach the topic, but he'll try]

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[It does make a bit of sense. Demyx doesn't really understand that well how timelines are supposed to work, but it can't be as easy as simply not returning. It just can't be that easy.

It takes him a really short time to go from being borderline panicking to calmness. He's still worried about his impending death, but at least he's not about to scream or something]

Right. It's not like they'd have time to send someone to search for me. There's not enough people for that.

[So either he saves himself, or he stays loyal to the Organization and die. The decision should be simple, right? Common sense. Self-preservation.

But despite that, for some bizarre reason, he isn't hurrying to go for the obvious option]

Okay, it'll all be okay. I just need to think. I just need to not return. It's not like I'll lose anything by doing that.

[Oh, wait, there is something. Without the Organization, the odds of being somebody again would be zero. They were astronomically low already despite being with them, but at least they were all working towards that. That's what the Organization was for in the first place No wonder he couldn't go to the easy option no matter how much he wanted, if that's what is at stake: never being somebody again]

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[ Well, that was fast. Naminé can't say she ever expected to comfort Demyx, of all people. Demyx, who takes things easy, slow, calm. Demyx, who'd be content just with his sitar and a nice nap.

If she's honest, she really doesn't get time travel either. But what she says kind of makes sense, she thinks. And seeing Demyx less panicked is good. Naminé nods, and she offers him a tiny smile. ]

I'm a little surprised, but... I'm glad I was able to help you, even just a little bit.

[ She pauses. ]

It really will be okay, I think.

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[Demyx doesn't know what to say. He has a few things clear now, that's for sure, so talking to Naminé did help]

Yeah, thanks. I guess.

[Since she's so willing to help, may as well abuse of her kindness for a little bit longer, he supposes. Try to know what to think about what'll happen from the decision he'll have to take at some point]

Tell me, would you abandon the only chance you have of ever getting a heart? I'm not talking about this whole murder thing, just...in general. That's what I mean.

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[ Wow, that's... sure a question. ]

No, I wouldn't.

[ And her answer is immediate. It's something she's thought of, sure. But while she's done some selfish things in the past, forsaking Kairi for her own gain isn't something she would do. She realizes her situation is different from Demyx's. Whoever he used to be is gone, long gone.

Kairi is still alive, though. ]

If I were to do that, Kairi could never be whole.

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[Demyx nods. Naminé may be thinking like that for someone else's sake, but the end result is more or less the same. He thinks he gets it]

Ah, right, she's alive. So you're returning to her once this is over. I see...

I don't know yet what I'll do once I'm out of here, but I'll think of something. Man I'm not going to sleep well tonight...

See you.

[There's a lot to think about, yeah]

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I am. But I have something else to do, first.

[ ... Even as she says it, though, she looks downright surprised. She had promised Ford. But that she just came out and said it... it makes it a little more real.

She realizes that she's determined to not let him down. ]

Oh-- okay. I'll see you later, Demyx.

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Oh, right, before I forget--

[Demyx turns and opens his mouth, but he seems to think it twice. He shakes his head]

Nevermind. Just take care and don't go wandering around at night.

[What he wanted to say is pushed away: 'You'll get out of here somehow. Don't worry too much no matter what happens']

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Oh--

[ Well. Huh. It's funny... each time they talk, Naminé feels a little bit more grateful that she's gotten to know him. ]

... Thank you. As long as you promise to do the same.

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No promises!

[Yeah, he isn't getting out at night to walk around for no reason. That's asking for trouble, and he'd like to avoid trouble unless strictly necessary, hah. Now he does turn and leave the Study. Thanks for indulging him, Naminé]