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[keybearer]

[See: One Riku seated at a terminal, his head propped up by one hand while the fingers of his other hand tap against the edge of the keyboard.]

Just want to give everyone a quick heads-up. If you see somebody who looks like me, just a bit younger and with a black coat, he's my Replica.

Problem is, he thinks he is me, thanks to his memories. Can't say I know all the details, but what I do know is that he thinks I'm the copy and that I somehow managed to ruin his life.

[He sighs, leaning back in his seat.]

So, I guess what I want to know is, what should I even do about that? His memories must feel real if he believes in them so strongly. I can't just push him until he accepts the truth. That'd be too coldhearted for my liking.

But at the same time, I can't just keep him in the dark. If I do, he'll probably keep trying to take me out. He's... pretty stubborn, after all.

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[acceptedoblivion]

[Sadly. Still, watching a "him" go through this is just painful, so maybe just this once, he'll offer to be nice. (gasp!)]

... Look, if you ever need help with damage control... let me know. I'd rather not watch another "me" go through what happened back in Castle Oblivion, and there are others here who would just let slip what we are. Not as bad as who let the cat out of the bag for me, but...

[y e a h. It got ugly enough that he isn't simply looking the other way.]

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[keybearer]

As long as you're up to it, I definitely can't complain. You'd probably understand his situation better than anybody.

[Since it does sound like he went through something similar and all.]

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[acceptedoblivion]

[He gives a wry hint of a smile at that.] Who better to understand then yourself?

[He did, it sucked, and Axel was/is a jerk. May be different circumstances, but... it's still a version of himself.]

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[keybearer]

Fair point. The circumstances might be different, but you're still parallel versions of each other with your experiences being what sets you apart.

[At the core, they're still very much alike, which is what counts above all.]

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[acceptedoblivion]

Exactly.

[He just... hopes this Riku's Replica doesn't... take it as badly as he did.]