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[Video turns on to show Riku sitting on the curve of what might be a palm tree at the beach of Heropa.]

So, I don't know if this is usual for this place, but for some reasons I got my old wooden practice sword sent by the government this morning. It's… an interesting reminder, to say the least.

[He grimaces slightly because well… the last time he saw that sword was when he left it behind for Sora to use in then-Hollow Bastion.]

But anyway, that's not the only thing that showed up from home!

[He angles the camera up, to show the star-shaped fruits that are hanging from the tree that he is sitting on.]

These are called paopu, they are from my home world. Back there, we have a legend surrounding them… it says that if two people share one of these, they'll remain connected to one another forever… no matter what happens.

[He turns the camera back, smiling softly.]

So… if you have someone special in your life, you should pick up one of these to share.

[Then his smile turns a little more mischievous.]

Don't worry, Sora… Kairi. I'm definitely bringing one home for you guys.

[He's about to shut off the recording, but then gets distracted when someone behind him starts shouting promotions of Joe's Diner and their Destiny Pizza down the streets – his face falling into a grimace of horror and annoyance.]

…They put paopus on pizza!? Seriously? That's just–

[Riku doesn't even have words for just how much he considers this near-blasphemous.

You Don't Just Put A Paopu On Pizza.

…Or into any other meal, for that matter. Excuse him, he probably needs to go and give this Joe a piece of his mind.

Riku out(?)]

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[ Never mind her, she'll just be snickering at the pizza thing. ]

Guess we'll have a lot of new couples soon!

So you share this fruit and you stay connected huh? Doesn't seem like that legend specifies if it's a positive connection or not...

I don't think things from home just...show up though.

[....................]

Connected how, may I ask?

[ ~~AS A PINEAPPLE PIZZA LOVER I SOMEHOW FEEL ATTACKED. D<~~ JK JK ]

It sounds pretty nice, to have a piece of home turn up here, right? And, I don't know, maybe it could be... interesting? Have you tried it?

[ Look who ISN'T on fire today, Riku! PROGRESS!!! ]

Well... I don't think Catra would go for it, but I'd still like to try one. Have they only shown up in one place?

[Riku sounds fairly irritated when he does get around to answer.]

This is all a big joke to you, right?

You can put anything on pizza and it usually turns out well. I want to try this now.

Well, generally the implication is that it's supposed to be a positive connection. At least the way the legend was told to me.

Really? So this is unusual, even for this place?

[It's good to know at least.]

[ well that uh. that............... that is. ]

What.

What what? You don't want to stay connected...?

Well, not literally, I guess. It's supposed to be a comfort… no matter how far apart you drift from another in life, you'll always find your way back to another.

An undying forever connection? No thanks.

I mean, come on. It is a bit funny.

Well then, I guess you don't want the pie I made for you today. [ LOOKWHATYOUMADEMEDO.MP3 ]

[Well, that's good!]

No, I haven't tried it. I wouldn't, unless I was very sure about the person I'm sharing with.

[At one time, he had been so sure that that person would be Kairi… but well, he had been younger back then.]

…You want to share with Catra?! [Riku isn't sure if that's a good idea, but well…] Well, I found a grove of trees at the beach of Heropa. I guess, there could be more than one, maybe?

[ OSNAP. ]

Are you... trying to bribe me into eating that fruit with you?

I wouldn't say BRIBE... incentivize, maybe? [ No fruit sharing is actually required to receive her pie, but even Rapunzel can't help teasing. It's Catra's fault for being a grump about staying connected. And being kind of easy to predict. Just a little bit. ]

I fail to see the humor.

I've been living off bland ration bars my entire life. You seriously think I can't handle missing out on one pie?

[ Even if it IS very good pie... ]

Spoilsport.

[ Though, well, she did just almost get mildly threatened into eating one of those fruits, so... maybe she can see where he's coming from. ]

Alright, how serious is it?

I don't mind "anything" on pizza, but those are paopus. We don't put them in any food.

[Riku is not amused, still.]

That's fair, I think. Are you only supposed to eat it if you can share it with someone else, then?

[ Though his second question has her blinking, that tone sounds so shocked. Catra hasn't been catty with her yet, at least- not worse than Gothel by any stretch of the imagination. ]

Is that really so strange? We came from different worlds. What happens when we leave here?

[ She smiles a little ruefully. It's not an accusation, or meant to be a complaint, simply stating a fact. FEELS BAD THOUGH MAN. ]

I can't travel between worlds... I can't even travel outside of my tower. I guess it's just nice to think I'd be able to still be connected to the friends I've made here. You know?

And here I was so sure that you'd really enjoy it. I even picked out the best cuts of meat they had at the butcher shop for you. It's still warm and everything, fresh out of the oven.

[ She sighs. ]

That's too bad, I guess I'll ask the network if anyone else wants my friendship meat pie instead.

[The sight of the practice sword gives Roxas a weird feeling and he really doesn't like thinking about why.]

They just showed up out of nowhere?

[Things from home...that's a weird coincidence.]

Edited (actually wait let's make this text) 2019-03-15 15:12 (UTC)

How serious is what…? Eating the paopu?

Back home it's considered a gesture of commitment. You don't give a person a paopu unless you are prepared to share your life with them.

[ Okay, so that is...... kinda really sweet, which Catra can even kinda appreciate because Rapunzel is cute and nice and also her pies are really good, but... ]

I told you, I'm not eating that fruit with you, so... go ahead.

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