Sixty-Fourth Keychain - Written

[perplexme]

I only have one simple question for everybody.

[Which is a surprise in and of itself. For Roxas, who generally asks lots of questions and pokes and prods at everything, simple isn't exactly something that fits in his vocabulary.]

What do you do when you've run out of things to do? [A pause.] I mean I've been here for 1,558 days. My cat refuses to keep up his painting and skateboarding lessons. Axel's still gone, and Xion has Luke. Time...moves really fast, and I guess I'm just now noticing.

At least it's close to Christmas again. I've really grown to like the snow and the holiday, maybe almost as much as Sora. Heh. All right, I don't think anyone can love Christmas as much as he can. That'll be something to keep me busy for a while, but what then? I think I've read almost every book in the library by now. Is there more that I can learn still, or does it all just stop?

Anyway, I don't really expect an answer, but I'd appreciate it if anyone had some advice.

…thanks.

Comments

[Voice]

[generalflirt]

You make out with your girlfriend, obviously.

[Voice]

[perplexme]

[Thanks for being a bro, Masaomi. Roxas just shakes his head though.]

I guess that could work for you, but how does that help me?

[Voice]

[generalflirt]

Come on Ven-kun, after all that Commodore did to set you up?! For shame!

[He knows it's Roxas, now he's just.

Messing]

written:

[captainhornblower]

You find something else to do.

[He knows it's not helpful. Mostly because he's there himself.]

A new skill set, anything you haven't tried before.

written:

[perplexme]

But what if I've tried everything? [It's a little bit of an exaggeration, but.] There's a few things like, I don't know, knitting, but it's not something I'd really consider to be helpful you know?

What would you try?

written:

[captainhornblower]

[It's totally selfish, but it may well work.]

Do you have any interests in ships? I have one that is always in need of crew. Physical labour, somewhat tiring, but plenty to do.

[written]

[fortuneprince]

Attempt to attain a new skill in something you have not tried before whether it may be cooking or learning a specific fighting style, invent unique tools, read a book you have yet to read, discover a new mystery to engross yourself in. [Did you see that last one coming Roxas]

There is an endless amount of things you can find to preoccupy your time, Roxas.

[written]

[perplexme]

[He saw it. And he kind of groans because aw, Naoto, come on.]

Do you ever feel like they all just seem to blend together though, Naoto?

[written]

[fortuneprince]

Not necessarily, no. Discovering and learning new things on a daily basis I believe makes what activities I do feel enthralling and enticing, each in their own way. Hence why I continue to search for new mysteries and books to read constantly.

However if you feel that your own hobbies and daily activities blend together then make an attempt at something you have never tried before, as I said.

[Voice]

[mybloodisblack]

[Well, he can't give any ideas for things to do since he finds sitting in a corner perfectly fine, but-]

...What's Christmas?

[Voice]

[perplexme]

[Hey Crona. He's genuinely happy to see you dude.]

It's a pretty cool holiday...Santa comes and delivers presents to everyone who's good and you get to hang out with your friends and exchange presents. There are other aspects to it, too, but that's the gist of it. Does that make sense?

[Voice]

[mybloodisblack]

[See! He's trying...by asking only people he's talked to before.]

A little...but who's Santa?

[Voice, filtered]

[teenwonder]

Of course it doesn't all stop. We haven't figured out how to leave here yet. It doesn't stop until we've gotten the answers that'll get us home.

[Voice, filtered]

[perplexme]

I guess that's a good point. [Robin always has good points.] Have you gotten any closer lately?

[Voice, filtered]

[teenwonder]

[Yes, he's aware of this.]

Further away.

If you spot a man dressed like a clown, keep away from him and let me know immediately.

[Written]

[lostinmyway]

If you have run out of means by which to keep yourself entertained, perhaps you might consider using your time in service of others.

[...Three guesses as to who recently got her memories back and the first two don't count.]

[Written]

[perplexme]

[Oh hello Grune. Roxas isn't sure what to make of this response just yet, but when he does respond the words appear slowly and carefully.]

...in service of others? Like how?

[Written]

[lostinmyway]

Have you contacted Nala yet? If you have, I am certain the clinic is always in need of volunteers.

If you have yet to make a pact with her, there is something to do that you can start immediately.

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

You're still trying to teach your cat how to skateboard?

[Voice]

[perplexme]

I think he's getting the hang of it.

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

How can you even tell?

voice

[stilldontgotit]

Man, if you find any good pointers, let me know. I've had the same problem for ages.

[Heh.]

When I asked about it a few months back, people suggested taking up a job or training with a new weapon. Don't know how much it'd help you, but I figured I'd pass it on.

voice

[perplexme]

That depends. Did you bother following that advice?

[Voice] Sorry this is rather late!

[blessingone]

You could babysit.

[Her tone is dry and sarcastic, though. She's not really expecting him to take her response seriously. But, man, some days when looking after Sophie she had the time to run out of things to do, so it kind of slips out.]

[Voice] No worries, this is just as late ^^;

[perplexme]

Babysit huh. [He sounds amused, but he's not quite sure on that.] It's not that hard, is it?