Completely random. One minute you're staring at the ocean, the next you're looking out into a desert.

[And that's just one example. Though Riku's managed to avoid the bulk of the problems, he's still seen others bite into spoiled food and watched the barrier shrink and grow at random.

But she's right: it is a long time. One fourth of his life now, and at that, a weak smile crosses his face.]

It's been kinda rough, but I've gotten a few breaks in between to catch up on things back home. Last time I was gone for a whole year and only ten seconds passed here. Funny how that works out.