first quake ☆ first text then video because tower's network is a troll

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[then, to the sound of furious typing, the video feed starts. for anyone who knows the Tower well enough, it looks like the terminal in use is in the third floor library. the one using is is a frustrated-looking young man, typing very fast without noticing that he's being recorded and getting more and more irritated, until--]

Oh.

[--he looks up, mildly surprised. he shifts uncomfortably, slightly embarrassed:]

Hello? [he clears his throat.] My name is Terra. Is anyone there? I came here from-- [he stares, mouth forming the next words, but his expression darkens and he clearly changes his mind, shaking his head.]

What is this place? [a pause.] Is this world dealing with monsters that you can't control? I can-- [--nope, he can't. Terra's jaw visibly clenches.]

I may be able to help. But... Please. I need answers. [whatever thoughts were distracting him finally catch up for a moment:] I shouldn't be here. This isn't possible.

[he shakes his head again, before fixing the feed with a firm stare:] Thank you for any help.

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[forceless]

Yep! [However, here his face fell, and he was frowning again.]

We...we still made the X-Blade, but I still beat him. [He lifted his hand up and lightly covered his heart with it.] That ended up destroying it too, but since it was made of our hearts I...I guess I just kind of ended up falling asleep for a really long time.

[handstands]

[Terra forces his face to turn stony instead of showing the anguish he's really feeling. so that's what happened while he was--

oh, Ven. you're getting pulled into another hug.]

Aqua and I probably woke you up.

[forceless]

[Ven slowly eased back into the hug once again, with a sad smile.]

I can always count on you guys.

[A moment later however, and it was Ven's turn to pull away in concern.] What...happened to you?

[handstands]

[oh, Ven. there's a long sigh as Terra tries to decide what to say.]

...I lost my way. But don't worry. I found my way back, we woke you up-- And we're all here, now.

[forceless]

[Frowning, Terra. Frowning so much.]

Terra, Master Xehanort's still here. What happened?

[handstands]

[the most horrified face ever]

...He's here?!

[forceless]

Yes.

[Oh hey the floor looks really interesting right now.]

He showed up awhile before you did. Vanitas too.

[handstands]

[cover your ears little bro]

Dammit. I--

[oh man all the badfeels.]

Have they hurt anyone?

[forceless]

I...don't know if Master Xehanort has. [LET'S SKIP THIS TOPIC]

But Vanitas... [Here, Ven got a little angry and shook his head.] It's Vanitas. I know he's attacked at least one other person, and I'd be surprised if he hasn't attacked anyone else.