[ Riku had been thinking about the events that had transpired yesterday, a pensive expression upon his features as he was heading back towards his room. Though he wasn't the type to get his heads in the clouds in imagination anymore like Sora, he could get lost in thought.

...And that's why he nearly bumped into Clear. ]

...That was close one. Hopefully I didn't surprise you there.

Uwah! [ A near miss! Clear pretty much always has his head in the clouds (or at least seems like he does) so this probably isn't too much of a surprise. He steps back and holds his hands in front of him! ]

Ah! You didn't, or at least not too much, Riku-san. Were you heading back to your room?

[ Good thing neither of them were carrying food or drinks, eh? ]

Yeah, I was. Same for you?

[ Bold of you to assume Clear needs food and drinks! ]

Yes. I was thinking of cleaning my room again before bed. Ah! Are you going to clean your room, too?

[ Does Clear even poop. ]

No, not really. I was thinking of relaxing, having some alone time.

[ ... ]

...Need to after the mess of a trial, anyway.

[ Do you really wanna know, man. Do you.

And. He visibly deflates at the reminder. ] Yes. It seemed like a difficult trial for everyone.

[ Probably not. ]

Yeah.

[ ... ]

What do you think of the witches, Clear?

What do you mean?

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[ He looks thoughtful... ]

Well, I guess...do you dislike them or think there's something more to them? Something like that.

Ah! That's a hard question to answer, Riku-san. [ He thoughtfully curls his hand near his mask. ]

I'm not sure I understand their intentions clearly, but... If everyone here thinks they're dangerous, there must be a reason for it.

That's fair. [ ... ] Even though they set up a game like this, it can be difficult to understand them at all.

Eh? So you don't understand them either?

[ He crosses his arms, brows furrowing. ]

It's only because I'm not sure if I have the full picture in the first place.

They say it's 'just a game', but there's clearly a lot of history influencing their actions. So, that's what makes it hard in the first place.

I see! Yes, it can be difficult to understand something if you don't have all the facts. [ A firm nod. ]

Do you think there's a way for us to learn more about them?

I think so. Talking to them is one way.

[ That's his personal opinion. ]

As mysterious as they can be, they don't really appear to be the type of people who would just keep their mouths shut about everything. Or not for long.

[ ...Yeah even after Nirrti's weird show, Riku just thinks of witches as people. If only a kind of superpowered people. ]

Getting to know them through conversation... That sounds like a very ordinary method, Riku-san.

[ He's not disappointed but he was expecting something a little grander from witches. He places his hands into his pockets. ]

But, yes. That might be the best way to learn more about them. Is that what you've been doing?

Ordinary? Not a fan of it?

[ He quirks his lips upwards slightly. He makes a small jest. ]

Something like it. But, I haven't been regular about it.

I'm sure there are others who have been more insistent than I have.

I don't know if I'm not a fan of it. How should I say this, um... When I think of witches... I think of something a little grander, don't you? Like "kekeke!" and "pow pow!"

[ He nods his head. Yes, those sound effects absolutely describe witches and are very relevant to the current situation. ]

Maybe so, but I think trying at all makes you very impressive, Riku-san.