Journey: Starbound [The Reboot] Roleplay Thread

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Its so bright outside... This fact was amazing to Rushe as he stared outside in wonder. This was the first day he was ever allowed outside... at least he thought it was. Team Rocket Executives were observing his current reactions to the outside world, he had potential, and they wanted to use that potential against the rebels that were still causing an uproar. Rushe smiled brightly as he stepped forward, levitating slightly. He had very limited control over his powers, and oftentimes that made him go through walls and such without noticing. He was quite scatterbrained after all, so this wasn't really much of a shocker to see the seventeen year old suddenly disappear from sight.

Rushed, cheerful as ever began to run about the outside training ground, giggling as he did so. The blissful expression on his face was completely one from a person with such pure naïvity that it was almost too adorable to actually even think that this gijinka could take a life of another, in fact it seemed laughable to consider him currently on the side of Team Rocket. He turned about, spinning in a little circle, a large grin on his face as he stopped briefly to feel the grass blades underneath his fingers. He couldn't remember being outside, he did remember one of the Team Rocket scientists saying he had amnesia... or something like that. He wasn't too worried about it though. He was just trying to enjoy being outside in the fresh air. However, he began to mess with the grass underneath his fingers, weaving and manipulating them into a shape of a makeshift grass Poochyena. Holding up the little grass figure, he seemed quite proud of his handiwork, so proud in fact that he wanted to show it to someone. With a leap to his feet, he spotted Ventus in a tree and immediately came running over, saying in a cheerful voice, "Ventus! Ventus!" The gijinka began to float up to where he was on eye level with the Staraptor gijinka, holding out the grass Poochyena in his hands, "Look, its a Poochyena!"

Rushe truly did look up to Ventus, seeing as he was known by almost everyone in Team Rocket, it was clear to see that he did admire him, even if he was only a year younger than Ventus, he treated him like a role model of sorts. So, having him out here clearly had put a wider smile on Rushe's child like expression. Honestly... it was hard to believe Rushe was seventeen years old.

Rushe beamed at Ventus' comment about the grass Poochyena he had in his hands. It was almost too easy to make the Phantump gijinka happy. However, he tilted his head as Ventus continued on, a frown on his face, "Okay! But...I don't see the reason why.." The confusion was evident in Rushe's eyes as he continued, "There's already very strong gijinka like you, Xion, and Kageka." He beamed brightly, "So, I don't see why I need to get stronger. Besides the... the Resistance isn't strong enough to take down Team Rocket right? So there's no need to worry. Everything is alright!" A complete naive statement to come from Rushe. It seemed as if he was perfectly content with his life, not really shocking. All of his memories were forgotten after all, so it wasn't surprising that he would feel safe within Team Rocket's care. He truly was like a small child in a seventeen year old's body... however it rose to question what exactly Rushe was like before his memories were forgotten? Clearly this personality he had now was almost too bizarre to actually be his true self, it was completely strange for a seventeen year old to be acting the way he was, especially since Rushe was well aware of the current war between Team Rocket and the resisting forces.

He paused however, his attention being caught by Kageka as she walked outside to the training area, grinning and waving at her happily in a greeting. Yes... he was certainly very odd.

Rushe was quite taken aback by Ventus' response. He had never once actually considered the possibility that the stronger gijinka wouldn't be there which implied they could... die. As sensitive enough to the aspect of death already, it truthfully was a blow to him to actually consider that. However, something in his mins echoed, ..Don't you dare start crying. The sudden distant expression on Rushe's face was clear enough that his thoughts were elsewhere for a few moments. Yet, his attention immediately snapped back to reality as soon as he heard Ventus make a growling sound. He automatically turned his attention to Jasper and Kageka, tilting his head at the sight. …They won't be here if you don't protect them you know? His gaze turned between all of the gijinka that were outside, however his happy attitude just a few moments before seemed to have suddenly deflated. It almost seemed as if he suddenly was depressed by the sight, and he unwittingly began to slowly float downwards, it didn't seem as if he had much control over his powers yet, and judging by the expression on his face he hadn't noticed. Yet... the sudden change in his position was rather... alarming and his eyes seemed dark.

Rushe blinked, rubbing his eyes as if he was trying to rub something away that was bothering him clearly. However, he turned to face Ventus and nodded his head, clearly agreeing to train. However, for the smallest bit of a few seconds his eyes seemed to have a tint of a cold gold tint to them, but it had quickly disappeared. He seemed still out of it, yet he looked distracted as he said in a quiet voice, "Someone is watching." His eyes turned slowly upon Itachi's direction, although he didn't see him at all, it was unnerving how suddenly alert and cold Rushe was. His eyes even narrowed in distaste, a rare expression to come across his face.

Rushe slowly followed behind Ventus, being extremely serious. His absolute focus was on the unfamiliar presence, however he was quite curious at the same time. Who could possibly be watching them? …Fresh blood.. Rushe nearly stopped in his tracks as he put his hand to his head, almost as if attempting to ward off an oncoming headache. Who was that voice echoing in his head? It was... it was scary.. He briefly looked around to see if anyone else had heard but he saw no reactions from anyone else that was there, which only left him more confused and scared than ever. However, he forced himself to ignore it, following more cautiously now behind Ventus.