"Larxene: You'd better pull it together, or we'll never finish Kingdom Hearts. (turns her back to Roxas) Unless, of course, we put somebody else on Keyblade duty..."

"Roxas: (looks up, surprised) What? You have somebody else?"

"Larxene: (looks back at him) None of your beeswax. You just worry about defeating Heartless and collecting hearts for us. Maybe, one day, you'll be almost mediocre at it."

"Roxas: (looks down again) ....."

"Larxene: Ugh, let's go-before you kill any more of my brain cells."

"(They both RTC)"

"(Roxas walks into the Grey Area. Vexen is there, waiting for him.)"

"Vexen: You're mine today, Roxas."

"Roxas: (nods) Uh, all right..."

"Vexen: Report to Saïx when you're ready."

"(Vexen leaves. Roxas checks in with Saïx. He and Vexen heads to Twilight Town)"

"Vexen: Now, listen carefully. Your mission today is to perform reconnaissance in this area."

"Roxas: Reconna-what? What about fighting Heartless and collecting hearts?"

"Vexen: Oh, there's far more to the Organization than that, boy. Our work wouldn't go half as smoothly if we hadn't gather the needed intelligence beforehand. (smiles) Fortunately, you are in good hands. I will be by you side today to help simulate that insensate mind of yours. First, take a look around the immediate area, and report anything unusual you find. And don't go wandering too far until you've carefully examined the clues closest at hand."

"(Roxas nods. They go deeper into Twilight Town, examining everything, but Roxas did a poor job. After a while, Vexen turns to him)"

"Vexen: Roxas, you are looking but not seeing. Here's what I see: This whole town was built along a mountain. (looks at the road) That's why the roads slope. Houses have been built along the terrace. And at the top is a station. The trains there are the town's primary system of transit. (looks at the Twilight Town's Clock Tower) Up there, see the clock tower? That's the station building. Based on its location, we know the tracks are probably elevated. (turns to one of the shops) And this must be downtown. All these shops in one place...(turns to Roxas, looking down on the path they're on) Now, what about this path you pointed out? Trams must run here. See, look closer. There are marks."

"Roxas: You figured all that out just now?"

"Vexen: But that's just it! I only stated what I saw. There was no "figuring" involved. That's the next step: analyzing the data you find. The clothing and the jewelry shops tell us how these people live. This whole town is a blueprint of their whole lives."

"Roxas: ....."

"Vexen: Distressing. Very distressing. Your mind wasn't made for this, was it? Well, you're not off the hook yet, boy. If I let you quit with these results, I'll be the laughingstock of the castle. Follow this path and investigate the remainder of the area. And stay on the path, if you please! Everything you need to know about this plaza lies along it- provided you are capable of connecting the dots."

"(Roxas and Vexen investigate the rest of the town. After they are finished, they walk along the path they came from.)"

"Roxas: (stops walking as Vexen stops as well) We've been through the whole area."

"Vexen: (turns to Roxas) All right, then, what have you learned?"

"Roxas: Well, umm...let's see. The town has a lot of overpasses and underpasses. And the tram seems to circle the plaza. Oh, and there was that entrance that looked like it led underground, but it was shuttered."

"Vexen: Anything else?"

"Roxas: Huh? Oh, ummm...Err..."

"Vexen: Never mind. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself. You're showing some improvement, at least, even if your natural talents do fall woefully short of my own."

"Vexen: You're done, boy. Go ahead and RTC."

"(Vexen turns and starts walking away)"

"Roxas: (looks down) I could've figured it out if I had more time."

"(Vexen stops and turns to Roxas)"

"Vexen: Oh? Is that so? Then take all the time you like. But don't hold yourself to my standards. Little steps for little minds."

"(Roxas explores more of the town and then returns back to Vexen)"

"Vexen: Hmm, not bad. You're finally starting to see the bigger picture. But while I applaud your effort, you need to be able to see these things at first glance."

"Roxas: Oh...right."

"Vexen: Your goal should be to gather the maximum about of data in the minimum amount of time. Spend too much time dallying, and you'll risk being seen. Sometimes the locals will be wary. You need to be warier."

"Roxas: (nods) I understand."

"Vexen: Today's mission was just an exercise. I am satisfied. Let's return. That concludes today's mission. Any questions or concerns?"

"Roxas: Umn...How often do I have to do this?"

"Vexen: Whenever the Organization needs to know more about a world, naturally. Every world is unique, with its own terrain, values, Hearts, population- any number of variables that could be turned to our advantage in the missions ahead."

"Roxas; Wait, "every world"? You mean there's more than one?"

"Vexen: Yes, boy. You didn't think you'd be mulling about here forever, did you? You will visit many worlds for many reasons...but our ultimate goal remains the same."

"Roxas: (nods) Kingdom Hearts."

"Vexen: That's right. Now come along."