[Sure, Sora hadn't really known either. Riku might have given him that. But between him and Sora, it was pretty easy to pick out who Riku could trust more. And who was the less reckless of the two. Although admittedly? Sora had really gotten himself into one hell of a mess in Castle Oblivion. Still, the outside forces at work... Now knowing about them? Riku was certain Sora could overcome them. And that was why... among many other reasons...
Of course, it was also times like this when he was comparing Sora and Roxas, when he would look at Sora more favorably especially since the experience factor... that he would look sight in the reminiscing and that had cost him. He was floored before he even realized that had happened. Way to the Dawn spiraling across the floor before simply vanishing. But if Riku seemed caught off guard by that, he didn't show it. Just as Roxas hurried to his feet, so did he. His eyes still that familiar blue hue but sharpened in a way only Riku could do as he took up a stance in brief.
But soon after, he was taking a few jabs at Roxas. Testing the waters. As below, the glass continued to crumble...]
/o/ HAPPY FUCKING NEW YEARS.
Of course, it was also times like this when he was comparing Sora and Roxas, when he would look at Sora more favorably especially since the experience factor... that he would look sight in the reminiscing and that had cost him. He was floored before he even realized that had happened. Way to the Dawn spiraling across the floor before simply vanishing. But if Riku seemed caught off guard by that, he didn't show it. Just as Roxas hurried to his feet, so did he. His eyes still that familiar blue hue but sharpened in a way only Riku could do as he took up a stance in brief.
But soon after, he was taking a few jabs at Roxas. Testing the waters. As below, the glass continued to crumble...]