[ Squall didn't notice how embarrassed Arden was getting, which was lucky for him, but also unlucky because Squall continues on now. ]

I don't know Riku as well as everyone else does, but I do know... that when he cares about someone, cares about anything really, he cares hard. He's shown that many times this past year. You're one of those important things, Arden.

[ Maybe being positive with these amulets wasn't going to be as hard as he thought it might? ]