Twenty-Fifth Shooting Star - voice;

[risingwinds]

[It's been a while now since Fuuko's departure. During that time, Ven's been quieter than usual. Not tearful, but a bit more subdued than his usual, goofy self.

Even when he addresses the journal, his tone's a bit soft.]

You know, I gotta wonder. I know lots of you guys have found love here, but how do you guys deal when that person disappears? D'you keep waiting 'til they come back, or do you just... move forward? It's kinda tough spot for me. I'm not gonna let it bring me down or anything, but it's still sad. And it's just like when anyone else leaves-- unexpected.

But it was nice while it lasted. Fuuko's a great person, and I think she brought something special to the village. Who else would go outta their way to throw a huge starfish festival? To tell you the truth, I don't think I'll ever look at starfish the same way.

[He pauses.]

Wonder what Terra and Aqua'd think, though. It's been almost three years now...

[He doesn't expect anyone to react to that last bit. After all, his friends haven't shown up in a long time.]

Comments

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[risingwinds]

Hey, that works for me! I need something new to practice, anyway. Training's only gonna get me so far.

[Plus, music's always seemed like a fun pursuit. It'll stretch out his boundaries. Give him something new to strive for!]

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[magicmaestro]

Training? Do you mean combat? I could use it for myself.

[Because he is way out of practice.]

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[risingwinds]

Yup, that's exactly what I mean.

[Though a lightbulb just went off in his head... So Frederic could use training.]

Maybe we could do some kinda tradeoff! If you help me with piano lessons, I don't mind going a few rounds. It'd be loads better than all those virtual opponents, anyway.

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[magicmaestro]

That sounds like a fair trade. Though you might need to go a little easy on me with our training. My old bones aren't what they used to be.

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[risingwinds]

Hey, don't worry about it. I don't mind dialing it back a little bit. I know everyone's got their own pace.

[Heck, he's sure Terra and Aqua used to hold back with him during their training. Sometimes it's necessary.]

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[magicmaestro]

Thank you Ventus, that's very kind of you. I hope I won't slow you down during our training either with my old and weary bones.