The last time I tried to give you soup you weren't having it, and you want a birthday present? Besides, if I don't know when your birthday is, then whose fault is that?
[ He might be in just a very snarky mood at this point, in his vain attempts to defend himself. He's blaming the Organization at that point, but then again- ]
I'd also have thought that I would've heard the telltale signs of a giant birthday present being dropped on your doorstep by Sora.
[ Oh Riku can hear it in Arden's tone and it gets him to smile a little as his own eyes fall shut; he's still a little drained from everything that happened with his amulet. ]
I told Sora not to make a big deal out of it. I don't like all the attention.
[ Maybe Arden feels the same. ]
Besides, I thought you'd just know since we're like brothers, right?
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Well if anyone could calm you down, it'd be Sora.
[ He crosses his arms over his chest in thought. ]
Does this mean you have to get a new one, if it's still burning that badly?
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[ And Sora seemed to be so worried about what was happening. ]
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[ He taps his fingers against his thigh. ]
Being without the amulet's even worse, in this place. I'm glad you don't have to go through that.
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[ A pause. ]
I know we're something like brothers, but you really need to stop dragging me along with you in these things.
[ Is he teasing? He's teasing. ]
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[ Teasing successful, just maybe not the part Riku had intended. ]
Weren't you just having a hard time using 'friend'?
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Are you saying you wouldn't want me as one?
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[ Which... isn't a no. Just a snappy answer to try and protect himself after he's sure Riku felt that embarrassment just a second ago. ]
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You didn't even get me a birthday present.
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[ He might be in just a very snarky mood at this point, in his vain attempts to defend himself. He's blaming the Organization at that point, but then again- ]
I'd also have thought that I would've heard the telltale signs of a giant birthday present being dropped on your doorstep by Sora.
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I told Sora not to make a big deal out of it. I don't like all the attention.
[ Maybe Arden feels the same. ]
Besides, I thought you'd just know since we're like brothers, right?
[ Can you feel him smile, Arden? ]
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That wasn't exactly on their priority list of things I should remember about your life.
[ Then he speaks up again. ]
You're more likely to know my birthday than I am yours.
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[ This playful brother banter happening right now?? ]
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[ He had nightmares that started with people talking in his head. ]
... I'll just assume you're feeling better if you're talking like this.
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Thanks for checking on me.
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[ He's trying. ]