[this is why he doesn't tell riku things!! but he's busy bonking their heads together and he's leaning in a little. sometimes...you are barely sixteen and truly appreciate the support from your best friend. it's fine. he will take what he can get.]

I know you will. I've never really been worried about that. [...] I don't regret it. Any of it. I needed to bring you guys back no matter what.

[good luck to riku and literally every complication this has brought up.]

But you've kinda gotta live through it first. You're still pretty far back.