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

[selphie_t]

[That question honestly tugs at Selphie's heartstrings but she doesn't understand why. In the end, she concludes that it's ultimately due to empathy that she's feeling for Ventus more than anything else.]

I think the only thing you can really do is move forward. The person you love wouldn't want you to be sad. Don't get me wrong, it's okay to be sad but you can't stay that way forever, right?

Besides, it looks like you're on the right track anyway. Remember the good time you spent with them and the amazing person they are.

Friends of yours?

[risingwinds]

See, that's what I'm trying to do. Like... it's sad. I'd have to be crazy to think otherwise, but it's just no fun being sad forever. How would I ever see the sunny spots in life if I latched onto all the shadows? There was always a chance this'd happen.

And you're right about Terra and Aqua! They're not just my friends; they're my best friends.

[selphie_t]

Well lookie there. I like the way you're thinking. It's the only way to do things even when something bad's bound to happen.

Best friends are awesome like that and how they just get you.

[risingwinds]

Exactly. That's why I kinda scratch my head when I see people acting so cynical about this place, being scared to make friends, or really do anything. Doesn't it hurt to live like that?

[selphie_t]

I think they're afraid of being hurt because some of them have been here for so long. The guys I live with have been here for over a year. Still though, it does sound lonely. It's why they need someone to invade their bubble if you ask me.

[risingwinds]

Sometimes you gotta help 'em along! That's what I usually end up doing with Kohan, since he's kinda a hermit sometimes.

[selphie_t]

If by helping them along you mean dragging them along against their will, then yes! I do the same thing.