[He was really learning to grow a distaste for this whole reality business. To him, it wasn't entirely fair that he couldn't just handle things like his Other -believe in one thing and then just by trying really hard, have everything work out. But then, Sora's personal relationships were infinitely less complicated. At least that's the way it looked to him.
Which still left him uncertain of what to say as Xion sighed. At least actions were easy; Roxas just stayed there for the moment, cradling her in his arms and giving her a reassuring hug.]
I... I was angry at first. I thought you were something else, something that just wanted to use Xion's body to have its way; trying to say whatever it could to hurt me by using her memories.
And then when I found out it was you, I just -it hurt. I said a lot of things I shouldn't have.
[He takes a moment to sigh, the last confession there leaving an almost defeated look to his face. But then, he manages a weak smile as he speaks up again.]
But... I learned that under all that, you were still there. You just lost yourself in your pain.
Insane? Or awesome? Yeah, that's right, I said you're awesome too.
Which still left him uncertain of what to say as Xion sighed. At least actions were easy; Roxas just stayed there for the moment, cradling her in his arms and giving her a reassuring hug.]
I... I was angry at first. I thought you were something else, something that just wanted to use Xion's body to have its way; trying to say whatever it could to hurt me by using her memories.
And then when I found out it was you, I just -it hurt. I said a lot of things I shouldn't have.
[He takes a moment to sigh, the last confession there leaving an almost defeated look to his face. But then, he manages a weak smile as he speaks up again.]
But... I learned that under all that, you were still there. You just lost yourself in your pain.
I can't hate you, you're my friend.