[Voice]

[nonomoribird]

[although her voice sounds shaky, her voice is just as soft and gentle as it ever was]

I am sorry if I worried anyone. I do not know where I was taken, but I am here now. I am alright. I was not allowed to contact anyone while I was shut away. I had to remain with him, or he would have hurt people. I will be more careful.

Is everyone well? I have worried about you all.

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[voice, locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

Does it please you to be able to see your friends once more?

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

[a soft, dismayed gasp. Then, she steadies her voice]

I am with them again, so I am happy.

[voice, locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

Your light resonates with them. It would hard to be other than pleased.

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

[quiet, but a hint of defiance rises in her tone] Leave me alone. I do not wish to speak with you.

[voice, locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

[He laughs at that, low and quiet.]

I can't offer that. But I'm sure we can come to an agreement about the matter.

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

I do not think so. I do not agree with you on anything.

[voice, locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

Have I ever asked for agreement?

[A pause, and then he continues on.]

Do you remember what I spoke to you of, that first night?

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

[steeling herself] No. You have not.

Yes.

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[theheartofdarkness]

Then I have a simple request. In return, I will allow your continued freedom and freedom for those who came for you as well.

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

[a few moment of silence]

What do you want?

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[theheartofdarkness]

The continued gift of your time, although you will no longer be required to remain with me. You are also not to mention my name to any you speak to.

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

Why?

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[theheartofdarkness]

Do you truly require an answer?

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

[though the waver in her voice makes it clear that she's nervous, to say the least, she presses on] Yes.

[voice, locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

It is for the good of your friends. They'll only come running into danger if you offer my name. Surely you wouldn't wish to see them in more pain than they have already been?

[voice, locked]

[nonomoribird]

[silence; you win, Ansem]

[voice, locked]

[theheartofdarkness]

[Just as planned]

[voice, locked as tight from the Organization as she can make it.]

[whodoyousee]

Yorda! Are you ok?

[permavoice/lock, because the mun is lazy 8|]

[nonomoribird]

I have been hurt, but I am recovering.

How are you?

[works for me! :D]

[whodoyousee]

[now Xion feels horrible. With everything else going on, she didn't even really hear much about Yorda.]

I'm alright. Are you sure you're ok? Do you need a potion or anything?

<3

[nonomoribird]

I will be alright. Please do not worry.

I have missed everyone.

[permavoice]

[love_freak]

You were hurt? Oh, Yorda-san, do you need healing?

[permavoice]

[nonomoribird]

I am healing. Please do not worry.

Are you alright?

[love_freak]

Yes, I'm fine, I'm just worried about you! What happened?

[nonomoribird]

I was taken away by someone.

[love_freak]

By who? Why did they hurt you?

Sorry, Flonne, she's being watched. >:

[nonomoribird]

I do not want to say. I do not know why I was hurt.

[love_freak]

But... [sigh] Okay. You know, you have friends, Yorda-san. And part of having friends is letting them help you if you're in trouble. So if you change your mind, you can tell us whenever you want, okay?

[nonomoribird]

I was saved by some of my friends. I am grateful.

Thank you. Please tell me if you wish me to help you.

[love_freak]

Of course I will. Just take care of yourself now, okay? Is there anything you need?

[nonomoribird]

I will only need to rest. I am being careful.