[Later, Riku will admit – at least to himself – that he absolutely expects Sora to fade into dust the second he touches him. The past year has been hard – Terra, Aqua and Ven are still in the Dark Realm, he doesn't quite want to intrude on the lives that Roxas and Xion have built with Axel and Isa in Twilight Town and Kairi is still–
But Sora doesn't fade, or burst; he is solid in his arms and the vibration of laugh only makes Riku hold on tighter; the answering noise more akin to a sob than a laugh. There is water running down his face, but whether that's lake water dripping down from the strands of his bangs or actual tears is anyone's guess.
Sora's question definitely warrants a laugh though, even if it holds an almost bitter sound.]
Am I– I'm not the one that disappeared without a trace, you know.
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But Sora doesn't fade, or burst; he is solid in his arms and the vibration of laugh only makes Riku hold on tighter; the answering noise more akin to a sob than a laugh. There is water running down his face, but whether that's lake water dripping down from the strands of his bangs or actual tears is anyone's guess.
Sora's question definitely warrants a laugh though, even if it holds an almost bitter sound.]
Am I– I'm not the one that disappeared without a trace, you know.
[Short answer? No. Riku is so not okay.]