[It seemed rest for her injuries was in order. And she did so in the privacy of her room for as long as she could stand, but the solitude wore on her. She didn't want to interact with people, but she did want to be among them. To this end, she took up a position on a couch in the common area. She had a book she'd retrieved from the library, but her mind was glazing over the words rather than taking them in as she "read."]

It's not every day you go to bed and wake up in a new place. Doesn't that count as breaking and entering? Huh, what's this...?

[ There's a pause as he reads the welcome message. Then a sigh can be heard. ]

...I'd like to say this is a surprise, but it looks like lying's already on my 'list of crimes'. Funny, I thought my rap sheet was a lot longer than this. And for the record, I never kidnapped anyone.

[ A few beeps as he tries to figure out this communicator thing. ]

People can hear me, right? So... What's with this list, anyways?

And... everything. Pretty high tech for a prison. This wouldn't happen to still be in Zaphias, would it?

[a brash sounding female voice clicks on, clearly pretty pissed off about something] --This has gotta be the old man’s fault. Who else would think it’s funny to toss me into a weird place like this? Where the hell’d he get such a dumb idea from in the first place?! Another Chinese guidebook he picked up at the grocery store?! That old man ain’t got a nick of common sense in his damned skull… And splashin’ me with water first thing, too… Talk about a low blow, geez…

OKAY, POP. JOKE’S OVER, YOU’VE HAD YOUR FUN, RIGHT? LEMME OUTTA HERE ALREADY! SINCE WHEN DO PRISONS TEACH YA MARTIAL ARTS TECHNIQUES, ANYWAY?! CAN WE JUST MOVE ON NOW? WE’RE GONNA MISS KASUMI’S DINNER!!

[Riku knows that Sora would not appreciate going through a dark portal, conscious or not. Besides, the boy is not that heavy, so carrying him back to the apartment he was staying in isn't too hard on him. Riku opens the door with some effort, nudging it closed behind him with his foot. He gently deposits Sora on the bed, making sure his head is on the pillow and he's covered comfortably with a blanket. He sighs then, sitting down on the floor near the bed.]

You know, it's not always your job to save everyone. I wish you'd think about yourself once in a while.

[Hoping he won't mind, Riku finds Sora's hand to put in his own, just a little get better fast wish while he recovers. His selfish, nervous instincts tell him to sneak out. But his worried, protective, best friend feelings just won't let him. He pulls his knees up to his chest and lays his arm along the bed, resting his head on it. Riku allows himself to doze off while he's waiting for Sora to wake.]