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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.

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[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?

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.

What's something that you like to do that I haven't tried yet? I kind of trust your judgement.

[Hmmmmmmm tough question. What she does and likes to do isn't a lot compared to any other person. Being dedicated entirely to your work for 9+ years does this to you.]

I like to invent tools. Tools that can be beneficial to detectives in their line of work. I made quite a bit when I was a child.

Is that something you have tried before?

...inventing things? No, not really. You think I'd be good at it?

I don't see why you wouldn't be. [Considering he's like her he should manage just fine] I can help you if you'd like as well.

That depends. Are you getting bored too?

Melancholy rather than bored, to be honest. [Her cases are practically coming to a standstill right now. She needs more to work with sigh. THIS LIBRARY NEEDS MORE INFO FOR HER.]

What's the difference?

I'm sad that I am currently unable to continue my work on what ongoing cases I have however that doesn't necessarily mean I am entirely bored. [If anything she's just a little but she has her books at the very least]

To be "bored" I would have nothing in particular that I would enjoy doing or want to do.

Yeah, I've definitely almost hit that point.

What cases?

Then if I am able to help you relieve your boredom in anyway, tell me, alright? [She's here for you bro]

One pertaining to the recent draft, more specifically the virus that had spread and infected hundreds of individuals. Another concerning the memoirs I had seen in the recently discovered tunnels.

You know you'd be one of the first people I go to. You never bore me.

I think you told me about the draft case, but what's this about memoirs? That's a new one.

[She smiles] I am glad to hear that.

Recently, a separate tunnel that led to a series of rooms had been discovered within the mountain tunnels we are familiar with. One room specifically contained written memoirs from previous residents of Luceti, or perhaps a previous enclosure that had been located here.

Some, if not all of them, had been unsettling to read.

Do you have some of them for me to look at?

Yes. Would it be all right if I come over to show you in person?

[Because you know. it's easier]

Right now?

Would a later time be preferable?

No. No, now's fine. My place or somewhere else?

If you're currently at home I can go there. If not the library will suffice.

I'm home. Come on over, Nea and I are just in the kitchen.

I will be there shortly then.

[AND CLOSING THE JOURNAL NOW. It takes her a little while since she has to gather her notes, put them neatly into her bag and walk over there but once she's there, she knocks on the door and peeks her head inside.]

Roxas-kun?

[He doesn't respond to the journal but instead goes about his business while he waits for Naoto to show. When she appears in the doorway of the house, he just yells back from the kitchen.]

Come on in. We're in the kitchen. [We, of course, being himself and his cat.]

Are you teaching Nea to paint again? [Saying as she comes in, takes off her shoes (Japanese custom is still a thing) and makes her way towards the kitchen]

Not right now, that's for tomorrow. [When she enters the kitchen, she'll see Roxas at the table with a plate in front of him with half a sandwich on it. Nea's got the other half of the sandwich that he's eating from another plate. Roxas also has a deck of cards in front of him spread into various piles. Somehow, someway, he's learned how to play Solitaire.] How's it going?

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