He's both appreciative of Squall's words, but also completely unprepared to hear them from Squall. Izana got him going, Roxas too, Machina... and now here's Squall just so certain. So very certain that he won't be forgotten.
So... he doesn't know how to respond at all. He's just... so overwhelmed right now. ]
[ 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? ]
[ Seeing that little smile of Ardens, it actually made Squall feel a little calmer as well. If Arden was able to feel a little more relief from the situation, it made it easier for Squall to really believe his own words. ]
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innermonologues) wrote2017-02-14 09:17 am
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It's the kind of thing I have to worry about and you don't. It's just because of what I am, and the others like me.
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He's both appreciative of Squall's words, but also completely unprepared to hear them from Squall. Izana got him going, Roxas too, Machina... and now here's Squall just so certain. So very certain that he won't be forgotten.
So... he doesn't know how to respond at all. He's just... so overwhelmed right now. ]
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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? ]
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... I hope you're right.
[ He takes a breath. ]
Thanks, Squall.
[ He's calmed down a little - and at least he's not going to go hunting everywhere for Riku. ]
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[ Or... something like that. ]
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[ He takes in a deep breath, wondering how he can explain... ]
I don't make promises lightly either.
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[ he let out a soft sound of amusement. it's probably the first since it all went down. ]
But I still... think things are going to be okay.
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[ ... ]
But when I get back tonight, we could always play cards to pass the time...?
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Maybe we can teach Machina and Izana?
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[ A little competition is enough to make him smile. With anticipation. ]
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Lets do it then.