[Empathieas] Message Box

[seasaltkeys]

Now it seems strange
How we used to wait for letters to arrive
But what's stranger still
Is how something so small can keep you alive


Message Box for Roxas
If you need to get a hold of him.

Comments

[ voice ] | 4/08

[opportunitycosts]

[This is going to be a surprise for the kid no doubt. Not only is Alvin actually contacting him, but there's a bit of a serious edge in his voice.]

Hey, Roxas. There's something I should tell you. It's about Elize.

[Yeah, like that's not going to freak the kid out at all. But Alvin is still holding onto Elize's crystal, staring at it in bewilderment, but it's only thanks to old memories that he's able to keep mostly calm.

Mostly.]

[seasaltkeys]

[It is unexpected. And enough to make Roxas freeze, which Axel the cat doesn't really appreciate because he was being petted until that point.]

Wh-what? Did something happen?

[He's preparing himself for the worst.]

[Voice] After Elize's leaving announcement

[lightthedarkness]

Roxas-kun, you don't need to respond to this, and if you rather be alone, I would understand. But I just heard about Elize-chan from Alvin. I wanted to see if you were alright.

If you need to talk, I'm here. Even if you don't want to talk I'm here, alright?

[seasaltkeys]

[A response takes a long time, and comes with the same muted heaviness as before.]

i'll be okay. i just want to be alone right now.

Voice: 11/12

[oathkeeper]

[Well, Usagi's been pressing him to have a birthday party, so he better ask Roxas if they can use the house. And probably most of the yard maybe...!]

Hey, Roxas, can I ask you something?

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas is lying on his bed, playing with Axel the Cat's paws. The cat doesn't seem to mind. It's easier right now, than thinking about the things he should be thinking about.]

Yeah?

12/25

[oathkeeper]

[Sora leave a Christmas gift for Roxas! It's a set of custom made leather bookmarks. A set of three. A cog, Roxas' token necklace charm and the last with a tiny ice cream charm. There is also a new winter beanie that matches his wristband.

A small note is attached,]

Merry Christmas, Roxas!!

-Sora

[seasaltkeys]

[Once an appropriate amount of flailing is done, Roxas will gift Sora with a hot water bottle and a thick wool scarf with a sun pattern on it.]

12/25

[shadowsthedawn]

[Riku leaves an envelope for Roxas. Inside is a coupon for buy one, get one free at the local ice cream parlor and a note.]

I remember you like ice cream so I thought it appropriate.

Merry Christmas, Roxas.

-Riku

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas does not know how to deal with this. Please hold.

A few days later, Riku's also going to get a scarf, this one with a star pattern. The note attached just says "thanks".]

action; after Elize's dissappearance

[shadowsthedawn]

[Riku hadn't gotten to know Elize very well, having only hung out with her a couple of times, but he had liked her. She had always been kind to him and had helped him with shopping for winter clothes. He's very sorry to see her go...again. But he knows without a doubt that Roxas is taking it hard. The few times he's seen the blond since he heard the news he had been even quieter than usual with an expression like someone had kicked his cat.

He doesn't know a lot about comforting people, not unless those people are Sora or Kairi, but Riku figures that it can't hurt to do something nice for the other teen while he's down. Which is what brings him to standing outside of Roxas' door, a plated sandwich in one hand and a glass of milk in another. Who doesn't feel better with some food?]

Roxas?

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas has been taking it hard. He really should have been expecting this but he thought that maybe, just maybe, he could have a little hope. Guess the universe really wanted Roxas to hate it.

He's kept to himself as a result, hiding in his room and taking a few days off of work. He's back to not knowing what to feel. Sad? Angry? A mix of everything? It's difficult to say the least.

He doesn't expect the knock, or Riku's voice on the other side.]

Yeah?

12/30 (Belated Xmas)

[boundbynaught]

[By now there's been a gift that showed up for Sora and Riku on the doorstep and Arden finally figures that it'd be pretty rude to not get Roxas something as well.

Thanks to Sora taste-testing for him, Arden whips up a giant batch of Sea Salt Ice Cream and leaves half in his own fridge - with the recipe - then teleports into the house when Roxas isn't around to leave the other half-batch (in a full gallon tub) inside of the guys' freezer. Roxas did give permission, after all.

Finally, he sends Roxas a message: ]

Sorry it's late, but check your freezer.
Merry Christmas,
- Arden

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas gets the note and follows the instructions. There is a considerable amount of flailing about this. It's not quite the bar form that he's familiar with, but it's the closest thing he's had to his favourite ice cream in a long time. It's definitely the pick me up he's needed and he's not going to share.

Roxas feels like he needs to do more for Arden, but for now, like Sora and Riku, he receives a scarf with a moon pattern on it, along with the first book of the series that he also gave to Sora. ]

2/14 - Messenger bird

[lightthedarkness]

[Roxas will be getting a yellow rose with a white ribbon wrapped around it. There is also a box of heart-shaped chocolates. The card reads:]

Happy Valentines Day - Usagi / (^ᆺ^)＼~♥

[seasaltkeys]

[Awkward flailing. How does he Valentine's day?]

HEARTS DAY

[oathkeeper]

[Roxas gets a candy gram and a box of chocolates with a card attached.]

Happy Valentine's Day, Roxas!!!!

Love,
Sora

[seasaltkeys]

[Awkward flailing. Why are you so nice to him?]

17/03

[seasaltkeys]

[It's one of those quiet days where Roxas isn't doing a whole lot. Mostly hanging out in his room, reading, with his cat curled up beside him. It's a moment where he actually feels okay, like things are right with the universe and for the moment, he can breathe a little. It says a lot that the door to his room is actually open.

The room itself is a mess, mostly with books and clothes haphazardly piled places with the vague sense of organization that maybe Roxas could explain if he tried hard enough. There's a few pictures on a relatively unused dresser, mostly of Roxas and the friends he'd made here. There's a layer of dust, more from Roxas's laziness than anything else, but one of the frames is face down.]

[eventuallea]

[ Things have evened out quite a bit, yes; and while not all of it makes sense to Axel just yet, he's got enough of a foothold by now to know his way around this place he's apparently stuck in.

But at least his best friend's stuck with him. Matters could be much worse. Plus, Roxas is starting to turn a corner now, finally; or at least, they're back to their old habit of ice cream for two with a view. It's an improvement from Axel's initial arrival, and a vast one. He'll take it.

On this day, he'd intended to swing by and ask about the aforementioned habit, hoping a knock on the door would yield a friendly, familiar face...

But knocking isn't required, apparently. ]

Hey, you've got your door open, for once.

[ With that, a fire-haired head comes into full view. Perfect time for him to lean against the frame, as though he's holding it up entirely. ] What's the occasion?

image;

[tradedvoice]

Hey, Roxas. Is it okay if I bring over the charm I made? I...actually made you one too. Not quite the same as Sora's, but. I figured if you helped me with it, you deserved one too. Just let me know when and where to meet up with you?

image;

[seasaltkeys]

Uh...yeah, it's fine. Um, we actually better meet somewhere else because Sora's home so, how about the ice cream parlour?

And you didn't have to do that.

Image; 10/3

[oathkeeper]

[It's been a few days now. Sora knows he doesn't need to repeat to Roxas what happened recently so instead he just messages Roxas with a gentle stream of concerned emotion.]

Roxas...? Do you need anything? Are you hungry?

[Please answer.]

[seasaltkeys]

'm fine.

[Except not really. He's back to the old questions of where to put these emotions and how does he not destroy anything in the process. He's a bit upset with the universe again. It's led to him being out of the house for a bit.]

I'll be okay.

12/25 Daytime; [Action]

[thememorywitch]

[Naminé would join the KH household after her own home's celebration, and she came with a lot of gifts. She a little nervous when she gives Roxas's his.]

Merry Christmas Roxas! I... I hope you like it.

[His gift is one of her drawings in a frame: three friends sitting on a clock tower eating ice cream while watching the sunset. The one with red hair would definitely be familiar to him, but he may not recognize the girl with black hair.]

[seasaltkeys]

[The thing about Roxas is that he's never been the best at receiving gifts. He appreciates them, but he's never sure what to say, especially to a hand made gift that clearly has a lot of meaning behind it. Especially since he knows this scene.]

Thank you.

Forwarded to 12/24-25

[trademark_skull]

[Sometime before the big party shindig, Malenzio arrived at Roxas' window in full festive decorations, wanting to get in. Even when he got inside he seemed more interested in playing with Roxas and checking out the things in his room than the fact that he had letters to give. Not that the wyvern would have known - it was strapped to his back in a pouch. But one of them did have Roxas' name on it if he's able to get it out.]

I hope this reaches to you in time. I know I could have waited to give it to you in person but I also didn't want to forget - it took a long time to make after all.

I'll see you a bit later!

- Emizel

[With the letter was cut, polished shells in a somewhat reminiscent star shaped pattern. It was essentially his take on something Sora had told him about once, but he had some technical help getting the look right.]

MESSENGER BIRD - 24/12.

[schmisse]

[ Special delivery!

Roxas will receive a box of chocolates. The card that comes with it merely reads "So you can have something sweet this Christmas" in neat cursive. There's a stamp of a blue snowflake at the bottom of the card, though. That might give him a clue as to who the gift is from. ]

12/24

[onebadapple]

[Not Christmas day, but Christmas Eve, Roxas will find a pumpkin pie in front of his door. As well as a homemade ornament. The box is special and makes sure it stays warm. Attached is a note.]

Something to help keep you warm for the holidays.

Have a very merry Christmas!

With love,
Snow White

12/25

[princesswhatshername]

[Another present at his door! A tin of yummy cookies, and a hand-knit hideous yellow sweater with Roxas' name in big red letters. She tried.

Card!]

Merry Christmas, Roxas! Thank you for always being there for me. Remember that goes both ways!

Love,
Princess Minnie Mouse.

12/24-25

[unyieldingdragon]

[It's the night before Christmas and a man in red has come to Roxas' residence, not to steal, but to leave presents! It's rather late at night, when people should be asleep though, as he's not supposed to get caught. The gifts will have a tag included saying "From Santa".

His gift comes with a kite, a pair of mittens and a festive tin of candy (may or may not have gone stale) courtesy of Asbel, Mrs. Bradley and Noctis.

With his his task complete, he'll soon disappear into the night...]

12/25

[lightthedarkness]

[Waiting for Roxas come Christmas morning is a bag of cookies with a simple note:]

Happy holidays!

Love Usagi

Christmas Day - Delivery

[deus_ex_machina]

[Machina still doesn't totally understand this holiday, but he grasps the concept that gifts are a part of it. So Roxas will find a shiny new hammer with a bag of kitty treats at his bedroom door. This is one of the few he leaves a note with.]

Let's finish the barn together soon.

--Machina

2/14 [Not Here - Action on behalf of Rin]

[lightthedarkness]

[Waiting on Roxas's doorstep when he gets home is a yellow rose with a yellow ribbon wrapped around it. There is also a box of heart-shaped chocolates with a card. All it reads is:]

- I've really appreciated you being there for me. Here's to watching our friendship blossom

action;

[bonafidebrother]

[ Between being an invalid and, well, Machina, Izana is spending plenty enough time around the house - so noticing that Roxas is not much about isn't difficult.

So, he sets out in the late afternoon to check on him, Chichiri the younger squatting in his hand, held close to his chest. Kotomi seems less despondent if left alone for a little while, but the duckling is very much used to having her person around. So, at least while at home, Izana indulges her.

So it is that Izana knocks on Roxas's door. ]

Hey, Roxas? Are you here?

[ Might as well start like this. If there's no answer, he'll try the amulet. ]

action;

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas can't say he's a fan of being sick. He's usually an active kid, so being bedridden is something he's not great at. He doesn't mind the odd nap, but typically, he'd rather be doing something. Blame it on the Organization for filling most of his time with missions.

But it turns out that running out into a rainstorm to look for your wyvern, and then wandering around some dark and dank caves is not the best course of action if you want to avoid being sick.

He's mostly been sticking to his room to avoid infecting the rest of the house, venturing out occasionally for food. He figures he can sleep it off. It's just a cold after all.

The knock surprises him as he's starting to wake up.]

Yeah?

Early April

[boundbynaught]

Hey. You feeling better now, or want some more soup when I get home from work today?

[seasaltkeys]

I'm feeling a little better yeah, but I think I should stick with soup for today.

I got out of bed at least.

Voice;

[oathkeeper]

[It's sometime in the very early morning that Roxas will feel a slight mental nudge. It's cold but somehow gentle. It's laced with the faint touch of fear and hope, both.]

... R- ... Roxas.

[It seems to be Sora's voice but there's something different about it. Distant and soft.]

Do ... Do you remember?

[seasaltkeys]

[Given Roxas's tendency of being a light sleeper, any sort of mental nudge usually wakes him up. Though he's surprised someone's contacting him at this hour. Did something happen?]

y-yeah?

Did you need something?

[Image]

[lightthedarkness]

[Immediately following her conversation with Naminé, Usagi does exactly what she promised, she informs the others. After having contacted Sora first, she contacts Roxas.]

Naminé was attacked by Vanitas, he stole her amulet. I have healed her, but her amulet needs to be returned or replaced as quickly as possible.

[There isn't time to mince words or waste time, not with Naminé's amulet gone.]

[Image]

[seasaltkeys]

...

What?

[He knew that Vanitas guy was a jerk, but he didn't think things would go this far.]

Is...is Namine okay?