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Ah- thus the need for protection. But it's still a shorter path, I take it.

[Won't that get interesting around Emet-Selch, then.]

So- they're natural, but usually uncommon. And that tips the balance more towards Darkness, I take it? Have you an idea what they mean to achieve by that?

[ Now now. The old man isn't that bad to be around. Anyway, Vanitas nods. Using these pathways forged of Darkness is shorter. It doesn't really bother him, considering his own nature, of course... ]

Everyone aiding the old man has their own reasons. I've met them, of course, but never bothered to ask or care about what those reasons are. They're all deluded if they think the Master sees them as more than a means to an end.

[Well. He's still not especially inclined to give Ascians the benefit of the doubt, but since he's here…]

Ah? Are you familiar with him, then? [That's… well. He has to wonder- why?]. What do you want in the end, then?

I did say "Master" didn't I?

[ So yes, pretty familiar. Though how familiar Vanitas isn't going to get into. But he's part of the "problem" that's making the Heartless such a widespread problem. ]

What I want has never changed. Master Xehanort has another plan, but I just want to be whole.

You did. And so he's taught you about Darkness?

[Which… mm. Kind of concrning? But. He'll see where this goes.]

Whole? And… Darkness would help you with that? Why are you not whole?

[It sounds… a little similar, and he tilts his head in question.]

There was no teaching on that front. Darkness is what I am. Half of a whole. We were split apart, my other half and I. He carries the Light within while I bear the Darkness that we tried so desperately to hide.

[ Which is the truth of it. Vanitas and Ventus are two halves. One of Light and one of Darkness. ]

So control of it comes naturally to you? [Hm. It does sound… sort of similar to what he's been told, and… not.]. Ah… I see, I think. Though you both have your own bodies?

[…he kind of wants to poke Vanitas to see for sure.]

More natural than anything to do with Light.

[ That should go without saying at this point. ]

Yes, we have our own bodies. He got to keep OUR body and I have this...

[ It might be a sore topic. ]

Well, of course. [Though- hm.]. Is that the only element you have?

[…ah. Hm. Probably best not to actually poke, then, but-]

But it is still your body, correct? The one you have now.

[ Back up. Baaaack up. ]

Element. What do you mean is that the only element I have?

Ah- if you’re casting spells, that is. Before arriving here.

[Given how much that seems to change.]

That's not how it works. Anyone who can learn magic can use whatever element they want. Though people with an affinity for Darkness can put that twist on their spells. You also wouldn't catch me using Light-affiliated magics either.

Ah. That does seem much more reasonable. My apologies for the assumption. Have you been trying that here, then?

Trying what? Light-affiliated magic? No... I've only been relearning what I already knew before.

Ah- of course. So that's been working, then? It hasn't presented any difficulties in adapting to this land?

Obviously there's difficulties. Magic here feels different. The source itself is different so really that only makes sense.

This is unstable.

[ Only because Vanitas has no bond, of course. ]

I fear I wasn't as familiar with magic as some before my arrival, but… it does make sense. The source of it being the pure element on your own star, then?

That doesn't seem right. Many people seem to be managing…. What have you been doing?

[ It isn't quite like that but Vanitas doesn't really know how to explain it. Magic on different worlds can be fundamentally different, but to those that have Keyblades, their magic can work anywhere and defy the rules of the world. Maybe it just has something to do with the ability to traverse worlds in general.

Who knows... ]

Studying. Practicing. That's about it.

[Well, it's not like he can talk on the subject on studying that much, but…]

Have you been practicing with anyone?

No... Why would I do that?

[oh, brother. someone's going to get themselves in trouble.]

It can help you- even if it's simply to exchange ideas and see where you could make changes.

[ Vanitas shifts, uncomfortable. He doesn't ask people for help. ]

And how is that working out for you and all your changes?

Ah. That's the question, isn't it.

[He shrugs a little, wings shifting with the movement.]

It hasn't been pleasant. But I imagine it would be worse to be alone and going through this.

[At least they haven't been alone in these changes- it's not much consolation, but it's something.]

[ Well. He IS alone, Thancred. Very much alone, really. ]

Hasn't been pleasant in what sense? How does it even start?

[time to Adopt (possibly?)]

It is... strange, and somewhat discomforting to feel yourself changing this way. It seems tied to the full moons- I noticed rather more feathers after my second moon here.

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