Seventeenth Shooting Star - voice;

[risingwinds]

[Ever since Vanitas moved in, Ven's had a lot on his mind. Taking in the same guy who nearly killed a lot of his friends, took over his body, and caused general chaos isn't something most people would even consider.

But Ven's not like other people. He's far too nice for his own good, and what some may consider reckless he views as the 'right' thing-- especially when someone's starving and dehydrated.

So, when he opens the journal, he doesn't look or sound particularly sad-- just a little confused. Something's on his mind, if nothing else.]

Hey, guys. I've got a question... [A beat.]

Let's say you know this guy who's kind of a jerk. What's the best way to help him lighten up a bit and improve his attitude?

[Suddenly, there's another voice chiming in. One some people will probably recognize as Vanitas.]

I hear a lobotomy works wonders.

Hey!

[What follows is some shuffling, followed by a resounding SQUEAK! Probably from an inflatable hammer.]

[ooc: Italics = Vanitas. Ven's gonna be doing most of the talking, but Vanitas might make some background comments!]

Comments

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Not exactly. I'm still an apprentice, so I'm not allowed to train anybody just yet.

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

Awww. Okay, I hear ya. How long's it usually take for someone to graduate from something like that?

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

At least a few years, and then they've gotta take the Mark of Mastery exam.

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

So it's kinda like training up for a driver's license! A driver's license for the ultimate Swiss army knife.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[Oh man. Best description ever.

Yeah, he's totally laughing.]

Yep! Takes a lot of work, but I don't mind. Just wielding a Keyblade is a big responsibility.

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

Some of you guys really got the whole package. I bet my heart's totally strong enough, but it's just my luck that I was born on boring old Earth.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

I know a few people from earth! Is it really that bad, though?

[After all, home is... well, home, no matter where it is.]

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess it's okay. Sometimes Shendu tries to take over the world and demon sorcerers pop up 'n' stuff, but it's not like taking mega awesome galaxy hero classes.

... It gets points for having my uncle Jackie on it, though.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

That still sounds pretty intense, though! Dangerous, too.

[Demons especially.]

You and your uncle must be really close.

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

We've been through some scraps here and there. Jackie's the crouching tiger, hidden dragon. I bet if he were here right now, he'd bust the door wide open on the Malnosso with one hand. His left hand, even.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Whoa... He must be really tough if he could do something like that!

[Jade, you know awesome people. Super awesome people.]

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

You'd better believe it! Jackie's the most rough'n'tumblin' kung fu fighter on the planet! In the universe, I bet! I know he'd qualify for one of those Keyblade doohickeys before you could say "butt-whoop".

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

So he's a kung fu fighter and a hero?

[At least, that's the implication he's getting from this.]

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

Yep! And an archaeologist, too. He's the real deal.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Man, he sounds like a really cool guy! I bet he'd be great with a Keyblade.

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

Tch. That Keyblade thingy would just be backup for his main attraction: raw martial fury. Hands and feet, head and heart. He'd knock 'em down, take 'em out, and still have time to walk the dog.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

He must've had a ton of practice if he's that good!

[So amazed. That's pretty hardcore.]

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

You bet. Whenever he gets around to these here parts, I'll introduce ya. Maybe he could bend your friend back into shape, too.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

He definitely sounds tough enough for the job! And Vanitas is a tough nut to crack.

[Metaphorically speaking, naturally.]