1st Void

[vainvoid]

[Cambot flicks on to reveal a boy in a strangely organic looking black and red bodysuit. The boy unsettlingly looks very similar to Sora sans the black hair and gold eyes. But when he finally speaks, it's clear by his tone he's anything but Sora]

So, anyone on this crate smart enough to tell me where the hell am I and where's the exit? And don't give me that "There's no way out" crap. There has to be a way out.

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[thirteenth_brat]

[Oh jeez, again? Well, at least this time, immediate violence isn't in the offing whether Ven has noticed him or not.

Roxas doesn't see any reason to tell Vanitas that he's actually been aboard the satellite before. It's obvious he doesn't remember and this isn't the first time they've had someone, had them leave and then had them return and not remember the place.]

If there was a way out, there wouldn't actually be anyone here to answer any questions. Anyway, the place you're stuck in right now is called the Satellite of Love. Don't ask me why. I'm not sure I even want to know. It was built by a couple of scientists for the purpose of finding out if they can drive people insane with bad fiction.

... Before you say anything, no, I'm not Ven.

Anyway, on top of all that, weird things happen every so often, usually changing every week. Currently, we seem to be stuck in some alternate dimension where the guys usually trying to drive us insane are the guinea pigs and most of us are down here in their base. Looks like the thing bringing everyone to this place saw fit to leave you up there with the alternate Mads.

[Yes, he knows that was a long info dump. He's trying to minimize the time he spends playing Twenty Questions.]

[vainvoid]

[Vanitas takes a few moments to listen to all the info.]

Well, you're definitely smarter than Ventus. That's for sure. So, this place is basically Wonderland in space and it also takes away our powers, terrific. And I'm guessing Ventus is here. So, you got a name or can I just call you "Ventus junior?"

[thirteenth_brat]

[Roxas had gotten along with Vanitas, somewhat, last time he'd been there. He isn't exactly expecting it to happen again.]

Well that's a backhanded compliment. Wonderland at least makes sense when you realize it runs on dream logic. This place... the only thing I can see is it runs on whatever's most inconvenient.

Name's Roxas.

[vainvoid]

Huh. Well I guess I don't have to tell you my name since you know who I am already. So, anyone else from our world here?

[thirteenth_brat]

A few yeah. At least one person besides Ven might want to kick your ass on sight, though.

[Assuming she hadn't been mirrored or especially if she had been mirrored. Roxas hadn't seen Aqua yet since they'd gotten to this dimension, so he wasn't sure.

And ye gods, if Ven was mirrored... It was bad enough having Sora mirrored already...]

[sailorlaughter]

...oh, it's YOU again. [The last time Vanitas was here, he was pretty mean to her. Still...] I'll get you your Welcome Back Cupcake once everything down here is fixed, okie-dokie?

[vainvoid]

[A talking pony, great.]

Perhaps you didn't hear me. I don't want cupcakes, I want information and-- wait. Again? What the hell do you mean again? I don't remember this place.

[sailorlaughter]

Yeeeeeeah, it has kinda been a while! You've probably been busy with stuff!

Roxas already told you most of the stuff! What else do you want to know?

[vainvoid]

Who are you and how do you know me?

[sailorlaughter]

I'm Pinkie Pie! We met when you were on the Satellite before, remember?

[fatedcircle]

Trust me. There isn't one.

[vainvoid]

Oh joy. Well, is there something useful you can tell me or are you just going to waste my time?

[fatedcircle]

That depends. What are you looking for?

[vainvoid]

We can start by why the hell am I here?

[fatedcircle]

Probably because the Mads brought you.

[halfdarkened]

[Riku appears on the screen and his eyes widen ever-so-briefly. And then there's a laugh unlike anyone has heard from him before. (3:25) He flips his long hair back before putting his hand on his hip and cocking it.]

Oh, look who's come slinking back. The Sequel. ...I wonder who pulls off the bad fashion better, you or Sora. [He shrugs.] Welcome to the Satellite of Losers.

But since you won't fall for us saying there's no way out... [Cambot follows Riku into another room. From a shelf he pulls out a big book entitled, SoL Operational Manual and plops down into a chair, putting his feet up on a desk. With one hand he pages through and with another he twirls his hair.] Ah, this is it.

Based on where I think you are, head downstairs one floor. In the hallway there you'll see a bunch of windows before a door, and a panel. On the panel screen, you should see several buttons. You'll need to push them in order to get a trip down here. Lower right, top middle, then lower right again. Enter "10," and confirm. Step into the door when it opens. We'll see you down here soon.

Well. That's if you don't freeze to the floor when the airlock opens, and if you don't burn up coming in. [Malevolent chuckle.]

[vainvoid]

Just what I always wanted: A wise-ass. If you're not going to say something useful, get the hell out of my sight.

[halfdarkened]

Why bother leaving when you're clearly too stupid to simply turn off the transmission?

[vainvoid]

{And Vanitas utters a small growl. People who are as obnoxious as him are not worth wasting time on.]

whatever. [and he turns off the transmission.]

[hasbeenforged]

Oh. You.

[Someone is clearly unimpressed. Someone is also not acting like their usual self. Nor does he look quite... sane. Very much like yourself, Vanitas.]

[optimistickey]

You remember this half-hearted waste of space, too?

[Someone else is also not acting like their normal self at all, but will be looking a lot more familiar...and has decided to join in with Ven.]

[hasbeenforged]

Kind of hard to forget him, isn't it. With as much of a pain as he always was, he sure fell down easy when faced with a real challenge.

[vainvoid]

Real original.

[optimistickey]

[His response is dripping with sarcasm.] And just as witty as ever! How could anyone forget that.

[vainvoid]

Surprised to see me? [Something is a bit off about him.]