And those are the big reasons why you're a huge magnet for trouble.
[ But...c'est la vie, right?
Or that's just Sora's life, but the playfulness dissipates as he thinks it over for the other matter, trying to find where to start. He almost doesn't want to, but he pushes aside the fear that it might chance anything. Sora's not going to look at him any different now if he says. ]
...I'm artificially created by the Foundation, by some kind of machine, apparently.
The memories I have were from the original Roxas.
[ He's tensing up again, but trying not to make it obvious...even if he probably was, given how close they were. ]
The reason why they created me was to be an Agent and help them fight in their struggle against the monsters or people out they considered their enemies. I'm not the only one they've made, though...but they kind of expect the people they've made through the machines or pulled from other worlds to be their fodder against these creatures. They don't really care about how we feel or what happens to us, just as long as they stop whatever monsters, people, places, or things they've decided goes against the laws of nature.
Because of them, so many people have suffered. Even if there's a better way to do something, it's so hard to change their minds to do it, because if sacrificing the lives of fodder will help keep things "under control", they don't care.
That's why I really hate them; it's their fault the issue with the other Resort happened. Though...without them, Vani and I would've never met.
[ He doesn't say anything the entire time, but also doesn't pull away or even lift his head from Roxas' shoulder. The other is right that Sora doesn't look or feel any different now that he knows.
What the Foundation did is wrong, the things they put people through. The way they sacrifice people just because they think they can replace them.
It's only at the end that Sora lifts his head and that's so he can look Roxas straight in the eyes. ]
What they did to you and everyone else is wrong. But you're you - your own person. How you were created doesn't change who you are. Your heart belongs to you and only you. [ If that heart is telling him that he's Roxas, then Sora will accept it easily. ] And you're my brother no matter what.
We'll find a way to get out of this place and go somewhere better. Somewhere they can't reach. You and Vanitas, and I'll come visit you all the time.
[ ...A small laugh escapes him at that. But it's not self-deprecating or anything harsh - it just is, and he's staring at Sora in the eyes with a smile of sorts that he can't help make it's way across his face. ]
I'm really glad I met you, Sora.
[ It's then that he shifts so he could bring him into a light hug. ]
Whenever you say stuff like that...it really means more than anything I could put into words. And I had a feeling that telling you wouldn't change anything, but knowing it for sure? It's entirely different.
[ He releases a small breath. There's one place he'd been hoping to return to, but... ]
We've...managed to stay out of the Foundation's reach so far, when we were back in Twilight Town. So, I'm hoping both of us could just go back there. But, if the Foundation has a hand in all of this or knows about this place, we'll probably really have to go elsewhere.
[ He gently elbows Roxas before reaching around the other to return the hug, squeezing gently. ]
Me too.
[ Sora would like to think that any version of himself would accept Roxas regardless of creation, that it wouldn't stop him from considering the blond a brother. ]
Nothing is ever gonna change how I think or feel on that so don't be afraid of that, okay? How we're created isn't what's important, it's our hearts.
[ A nod of his head as he hears that. ]
You'll get back there. We may have to find a way to stop the Foundation first but you'll be able to go home. I'll do what I can to help you both.
[ Roxas couldn't help but allow his smile to linger as he held the other in an embrace, not willing to let go just yet. It felt like if he'd just reunited with Axel and Xion right now. ]
Really? I guess I shouldn't be surprised. You've always liked to lend a hand, even if things got dangerous.
[ But, he doesn't mind. He knows of Sora's capabilities, after all. ]
I'll say it as much as you need and probably more than you want.
[ Time to be embarrassing big brother? Possibly. Good thing he doesn't have any "baby" pictures to show off to people. Sora is so excited and happy to be here with Roxas, despite the situation. ]
No dangerous situation is gonna stop me from helping my friends or family. And if you and Vanitas need help, I'll be there without a doubt.
[ It's more than wanting to lend a hand or stop bad people from doing terrible things to the people he cares about. Sora doesn't want this to end - getting the chance to stand side-by-side with Roxas. He wants this to be possible always, the two of them hanging out and doing both ridiculous things and facing danger together. ]
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[ But...c'est la vie, right?
Or that's just Sora's life, but the playfulness dissipates as he thinks it over for the other matter, trying to find where to start. He almost doesn't want to, but he pushes aside the fear that it might chance anything. Sora's not going to look at him any different now if he says. ]
...I'm artificially created by the Foundation, by some kind of machine, apparently.
The memories I have were from the original Roxas.
[ He's tensing up again, but trying not to make it obvious...even if he probably was, given how close they were. ]
The reason why they created me was to be an Agent and help them fight in their struggle against the monsters or people out they considered their enemies. I'm not the only one they've made, though...but they kind of expect the people they've made through the machines or pulled from other worlds to be their fodder against these creatures. They don't really care about how we feel or what happens to us, just as long as they stop whatever monsters, people, places, or things they've decided goes against the laws of nature.
Because of them, so many people have suffered. Even if there's a better way to do something, it's so hard to change their minds to do it, because if sacrificing the lives of fodder will help keep things "under control", they don't care.
That's why I really hate them; it's their fault the issue with the other Resort happened. Though...without them, Vani and I would've never met.
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What the Foundation did is wrong, the things they put people through. The way they sacrifice people just because they think they can replace them.
It's only at the end that Sora lifts his head and that's so he can look Roxas straight in the eyes. ]
What they did to you and everyone else is wrong. But you're you - your own person. How you were created doesn't change who you are. Your heart belongs to you and only you. [ If that heart is telling him that he's Roxas, then Sora will accept it easily. ] And you're my brother no matter what.
We'll find a way to get out of this place and go somewhere better. Somewhere they can't reach. You and Vanitas, and I'll come visit you all the time.
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I'm really glad I met you, Sora.
[ It's then that he shifts so he could bring him into a light hug. ]
Whenever you say stuff like that...it really means more than anything I could put into words. And I had a feeling that telling you wouldn't change anything, but knowing it for sure? It's entirely different.
[ He releases a small breath. There's one place he'd been hoping to return to, but... ]
We've...managed to stay out of the Foundation's reach so far, when we were back in Twilight Town. So, I'm hoping both of us could just go back there. But, if the Foundation has a hand in all of this or knows about this place, we'll probably really have to go elsewhere.
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Me too.
[ Sora would like to think that any version of himself would accept Roxas regardless of creation, that it wouldn't stop him from considering the blond a brother. ]
Nothing is ever gonna change how I think or feel on that so don't be afraid of that, okay? How we're created isn't what's important, it's our hearts.
[ A nod of his head as he hears that. ]
You'll get back there. We may have to find a way to stop the Foundation first but you'll be able to go home. I'll do what I can to help you both.
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[ Roxas couldn't help but allow his smile to linger as he held the other in an embrace, not willing to let go just yet. It felt like if he'd just reunited with Axel and Xion right now. ]
Really? I guess I shouldn't be surprised. You've always liked to lend a hand, even if things got dangerous.
[ But, he doesn't mind. He knows of Sora's capabilities, after all. ]
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[ Time to be embarrassing big brother? Possibly. Good thing he doesn't have any "baby" pictures to show off to people. Sora is so excited and happy to be here with Roxas, despite the situation. ]
No dangerous situation is gonna stop me from helping my friends or family. And if you and Vanitas need help, I'll be there without a doubt.
[ It's more than wanting to lend a hand or stop bad people from doing terrible things to the people he cares about. Sora doesn't want this to end - getting the chance to stand side-by-side with Roxas. He wants this to be possible always, the two of them hanging out and doing both ridiculous things and facing danger together. ]