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Christmas... It seems to be a rather special holiday for many of you, much like it is for those in worlds connected to my own.

Merry Christmas, everyone. [...That's what you're supposed to say, right?]



[A while later, ff you're out wandering the village Christmas Eve, you may just notice a familiar figure, however younger they might seem to those who know either of the other two 'Rikus'. Just walking around, covered in layers and still holding onto the journal he arrived with. Though, it is getting rather late... Why is he still outside on tonight of all nights?]

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I only recently arrived. I guess even like the one I took the appearance of, I have difficulty staying far from the shadows at times.

[At least... that is what he can recall from impressions... of a nicer kind.]

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[Aw. But that sounds so sad...]

That still doesn't mean you've gotta spend it on your own. Especially not out here.

[Hmmm.]

It's pretty cold. Don't you have a place to stay?

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[Sad, or factual. He doesn't really even know except brr...]

... Not really. [A beat] Guess I got carried away collecting data on this village. [w h o o p s...]

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[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

But what if you get sick? All this cold weather can't be good for you!

[Yes, Ven's concerned, and he's only just met the guy.]

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[... Almost opens mouth. Pause. Thinks about it. Reminded of the others even more, now.]

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[In all seriousness he isn't sure what effect the cold weather could have on his processing power or the data streams that make up his entire being--that he's aware of, anyway. He hasn't tried to injure himself to see if he bled or not like users do.]

...You might have a point.

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[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[Poor guy. Ven's reminded of Kohan, back when he was a Heartless. He didn't have a place to stay, either.

... And now the wheels in his head are turning. What could he do for this guy?

... welp.]

You could always spend Christmas at my place. I can't just leave you out here when it's cold out.

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[Dataku blinks, seeing the wheels turning before- ...what?

Clearly he wasn't quite expecting such an offer when he doesn't really have anything to give in return. ]

...Are you sure? [a beat] I wouldn't want to be put anyone out.

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'Course I'm sure!

[Ven smiles, placing one hand to his chest.]

There's plenty of room, and nobody should have to spend the holidays alone in the cold

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[Dataku's silent for a moment, smirking to himself. That answer... He could almost hear it in his friend's voice, and while he's glad to see that there were others with such kindness in their hearts... Was this what it was like to be separated from your friends?]

If you're sure... [he pauses, nodding faintly.] Thanks.

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[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[Aww, Dataku. Ven does have some blatant similarities to Sora, but it's just part of his charm, being a friendly guy.]

No problem! It's the least I could do.

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[It certainly seems so, at least.] You know, I don't think I caught your name.

[You aren't technically in the journal as an entry, dude. He has no clue who you are. Background check time, please?]

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Oh, right!

[How silly of him. Guess he got caught up in the moment!]

My name's Ventus, but you can call me Ven.

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Ventus... [Don't mind him, taking a brief note of this within his mind. All is forgiven!]

Nice to meet you, Ven. [...and now he hesitates.] Sorry, but I haven't come up with a name for myself.

[Mainly because he doesn't think he needs one, but...] I guess 'Data-Riku' works.

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Wait, you don't have a name?

[Hold everything! This is a major deal!]

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Right. [How is it a big deal? :T]