Failing to listen and failing to understand

[It's been a few hours since Naoto arrived back home but instead of actually getting around to the 'hey I'm back' she's been busy organizing her thoughts.  Meaning she's been too busy making a mess of her desk.  Getting all of her thoughts put down on paper and typed out can get pretty crazy.

But once she reaches a breaking point, she relaxes back in her chair and opens up the journal to make a voice entry-]

I have returned from my mission. [Kuzunoha barks happily in the background at Naoto, waiting for a pat on the head.  And so she does, giving him a small 'sh' afterwards]

It's quite fascinating to learn what kind of information the Malnosso have stored within their own library.  There was so much unorganized data that had yet to be cataloged... I only wish I had been allowed to read more than what I was assigned.  [She sighs.  But she really can't complain all too much.  The information she was assigned to read peeked her interest enough.

She has plenty to think about for a while]

In any case, is there anything I missed in my absence?

[The dog barks again and Naoto chuckles, closing the journal to go give him a bath.

A few hours after the entry goes up, Naoto finally makes her way out of the building to head to the library to grab some new books and maybe volunteer to help out around there.  Afterwards, she heads to Seventh Heaven to actually play the piano for a little.  It's been over two weeks since she's been able to play or listen to someone play so she feels the need to get in some practice]

[Action]
( Locked to Roxas )

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(unlocked) [It'll be closer to the evening when Naoto finally goes outside but only to go to the library and get a book to read.  She'll be in her blazer and plaid pants and a white bandage is wrapped around her neck and goes under her right arm to hold it up since it's broken.  After she picks out a good novel, she'll be up sitting on the roof of the fourth community building.  Her shadow's reappearance has given her one or two things to think about and a high place is the best place to think for her. 

Where will you find her?]

[Voice]

[Around 6pm or so Naoto finally reaches for her journal.  In a way she's been stalling, wondering about how she should go about this.  It isn't the first time her shadow has shown itself to her friends but still, it's just as nerve wracking as the first time... Taking a deep breath]

Good evening.  I believe I should start this out by apologizing... My shadow's actions--or rather my actions--were inexcusable.  [ She pauses.  There's no doubt in her mind that she's bound to be questioned but it's probably better that she not just come out and say everything on an open network.  She'll just have to wait and filter conversations. ]  I realize a few of you may have some questions for me and you are free to contact me and ask.  I will do my best to answer them.

[There's one last pause] ...I'm sorry...

[Accidental Video]

[When the video feed turns on, there's a black...thing hovering around the lens, letting out small breaths of air that fogs it up.  Behind all that breathing, a familiar voice faintly calling out to the thing that's shoving it's nose into the camera.  The black blur disappears and a white ball of fuzz replaces it.  Once the fog on the lens does fade, a little shiba inu puppy is now visible.  Next to him is none other than Naoto's blue hat. 

He stares up at something, his curled tail wagging excitedly]  Kuzunoha, may I have my hat back now?  [Naoto's obviously amused but as her hand reaches out to grab it, the puppy grabs the brim of the hat with his mouth and makes a run for it.  Such a rebel.  She sighs and walks after him.

It continues to record for a few more minutes then the feed cuts off]

[Action]

[After spending the morning inside with her new dog, during which time Rise and Souji may hear barking at their bedroom doors, Naoto will head outside.

Most of the day Naoto will be just outside of community building four with Kuzunoha, watching him run about and even playing with him when he runs over to her with a stick.  If you're passing by he may end up running up to you to sniff you but he won't stray too far from his owner.  Later on the duo will be just walking around near the plaza so feel free to approach them!]

[Voice - Filtered to Roxas]

Do you have some time to spare today?  I'd like to discuss a few things with you.

[Voice - Filtered to Kouki]

I have something to give you.  Could you please come over when it's convenient for you?

[Voice]

[Right now, Naoto wishes that these past few days have been a really really bad dream.  But unfortunately, they weren't and thanks to that, she's even more self conscious than usual.  Why must the Malnosso torture her?  Not to mention, her last encounter with Sora was well...not the best one so that doesn't help.  Her voice comes abruptly from the journal]

To any and all who happened to see me these past few days, I urge you to forget everything you saw or heard.  I will not answer any questions concerning the events that occurred.

[There's a short pause] ...There is something I would like to discuss, not concerning the previous topic.  I haven't done a lot of research on these elemental spirits, but how does one obtain healing abilities from Nala?  I would like to achieve it, if at all possible.

[Yeah, you could say that Naoto is getting pretty sick of feeling useless when it comes to helping her friends, or anyone for that matter, when they're injured.  It's happened one too many times]

[Voice - Filtered away from Sora's journal]

Those who are housemates with Sora-kun...is he doing okay?  [Another pause] Some of you must know who that person was that did this to him.  Who is he and what reason did he have for doing such a thing?

(OOC - I meant to fix the thing for the current event thats going on, but Naoto is only going to be effected the first 2 days and part of the 3rd day.  This entry is broadcasted a while after she returns to normal, so just a heads up on that!)

[Voice]

[Though it's relatively quiet, a slight breeze can be heard passing over the mic.  The sound of leaves rustling against one another is also there.  That calm silence lasts for only a minute, then a voice appears though its also rather quiet]

...It seems I have been brought back.  [Another pause then she speaks again, a bit more irritated]  Unfortunately, I'm unable to remember anything that happened in the time I was gone.  Dammit.

...My body aches...I don't think I'll be able to move off of this branch in this condition.  I...need to rest... [Her voice fades off.]

[Action]

[Not too far from the village, up in a tree on a thick branch, there lies a Naoto, but she isn't very high up at all.  Someone could easily get her down without climbing themselves.  One leg is dangling off of the branch and the other is up on it.  Her back is resting against the trunk behind her and the journal is resting nicely in her lap.

Her face and neck bare a few scratches and her arms are covered in deeper cuts that disappear up her sleeves.  Not to mention she's relatively weak so that makes moving around an issue. 

Although she looks like she's asleep, her eyes being closed and all, she's only just resting so she'll notice anyone who comes by. 

Though she isn't aware of it right now, she's lost all sense of feeling/touch, temporarily of course.  For example, she wouldn't be able to tell if something was hot or freezing by touching it or like she can't feel someones body heat.]

[Voice]

[The sound of clicking is heard, it's more than likely that Naoto has no idea her mic is on right now.  The clicking stops for a moment before a snap as if something metal just shut.

Right now, Naoto is loading bullets into her gun but unless you know what loading a revolver sounds like, you're not going to know what it is.  She starts to speak, obviously not to any one who may be listening through the journal]  Senpai, Rise-san?  I'm leaving to go train, I will be back shortly.

[She closes her journal, cutting the audio off]

[Action]

[Unless you're Rise or Souji, who obviously saw her leave the room, you may see Naoto walking towards the battle dome in the early afternoon.  You may have even heard that she was heading there if you caught her voice clip before she shut it off.

Naoto will be there for most of the day, kicking shadow hologram ass and naturally some of the harder to beat ones from her world.  She's pretty determined to get even stronger so, she needs the challenge. 

If you come across her room in the battle dome, be sure to make your presence known so she doesn't shoot you by accident, thinking you're a shadow]

[Voice]

[Soft shuffling is heard as blankets are being moved around a little.  A moment later a soft whine along with more shuffling.  The noises get louder as if Naoto is struggling to get out of the blankets.

Naoto makes a sudden loud noise then she gasps as she takes a breath of air]

Burupya....B-...BURUPYA?!

[Action]

[Naoto is sitting on her bed, staring in fear at her new form.  She's now a small pink dragon, though the wings aren't obviously new she's pink and a dragon.  She's about the size of a kitten too.

In an attempt to get off the bed, she runs to the edge, nearly falling off so she grabs onto the blankets for dear life.  She hadn't exactly noticed how high she was from the ground.

The blankets then give way, causing Naoto to fall to the ground, the blankets falling on top of her as she lands with a thud.  She wiggles her way out from under them and looks up at her surroundings.  Everything is so big and she's rather annoyed with how small she is at the moment.  Not funny Luceti, not. funny.]

Burupya....