[ 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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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.