[That's fine; they're both far younger than they look and haven't had the experience their others have in doing so. His have muted somewhat into things bubbling just beneath the surface, until the right trigger where it all just ignites. Luckily this isn't one of those moments or their room would probably look like a tornado spell swept through it.

He blinks down at the shorter blond, before resting a hand on his shoulder.]

Don't be. [It wasn't Roxas' fault. He shouldn't be sorry at all.] I am what I am because of it. Bad as it was, I wouldn't trade the good that came out of it for anything.

[Well, save one massive, massive thing. But he isn't going to drop that on his younger friend any time soon.]

Or what happened after I escaped. I mean, I have a family now. Somewhere in the sea of stars.

[They're out there somewhere. All save one beyond the Dream Width. The necklace hanging around his neck is a reminder of it. He finally returns the hug, nodding.]

You're right. We will.