[Riku looks down at that hand for a moment, hesitating for just that second - there is so much meaning in that gesture, the comfort of friendship... but also the admission of weakness on his part, and that is something Riku has always shied away from, even before he had left the islands.
A lot has changed since, most of all Riku's outlook on his own strength, and his confidence in it, there is a lot that he has learned since, taught by the worlds, taught by the tower, and though it's still hard to admit those moments to others, he knows now that there's no shame in it.
He is smiling again as he takes again, and though he isn't voicing it, Mickey probably can see how thankful he is for this anyways. The worst is yet to come, but he will never not be grateful for the King's support.]
Alright.
[And lead the way he will until they end up standing right before the doors of Castle Oblivion.]
[He had a feeling, though really he was also trying to further gauge how his friend was doing. The fact that he only hesitated said a lot before they walked through the darkness together, and that in itself had him a little more concerned then before. Something had happened to humble his friend even further, and he wasn't sure what to think of that.
The choice in meeting location has him looking up to meet Riku's gaze again, nodding. Something was going to happen soon; he could feel it in his bones. Though gosh, it sure had been a while since he saw this place. He lets go of Riku's hand only to open the door.]
[The one and only thing that Riku hopes will happen soon is Sora's awakening, but well... as confident as he is that there won't be a repeat of the sudden destruction of everything, there is no way to be sure. He steps inside the castle after Mickey opens the door, uncaring of any Heartless that might still be lingering - they are really the least of his worries right now - and walks up to the entrance to the closest memory room; recreating it as Destiny Islands.
That ought to make a good place for this talk, as serious as it is going to be. At least he'll have the sound and sight of home to sooth him, for all that it is fake.]
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sunset_horizons2013-08-03 11:08 pm
gomen for fast tag leaving for vacay--
But Riku was right. There could be ears listening in here, and they both knew this. This world was far too close to the Organization's stronghold.]
Lead the way, Riku.
[He'll go through with Riku, holding out his hand to hold because pal, ya just fell over a second ago.]
It's okay!
A lot has changed since, most of all Riku's outlook on his own strength, and his confidence in it, there is a lot that he has learned since, taught by the worlds, taught by the tower, and though it's still hard to admit those moments to others, he knows now that there's no shame in it.
He is smiling again as he takes again, and though he isn't voicing it, Mickey probably can see how thankful he is for this anyways. The worst is yet to come, but he will never not be grateful for the King's support.]
Alright.
[And lead the way he will until they end up standing right before the doors of Castle Oblivion.]
Three...months...later...
The choice in meeting location has him looking up to meet Riku's gaze again, nodding. Something was going to happen soon; he could feel it in his bones. Though gosh, it sure had been a while since he saw this place. He lets go of Riku's hand only to open the door.]
(cozy)
That ought to make a good place for this talk, as serious as it is going to be. At least he'll have the sound and sight of home to sooth him, for all that it is fake.]