First of all, of course I will. You don't know how many times I've done that already. I owe him my life.
[ He thought he told Riku that - not why, but that he did. Maybe. He's not going to argue that part, simply reinforce. ]
But second of all, are you trying to say you don't think I can pull this off? Because I'm over here trying not to force you into something you'll get mad at me for. I didn't say I wouldn't... try...
[ There's nerves that could very well betray his boast, but that's because he's so torn up over this. To be in a position where he COULD help Riku but to say that he WON'T... how could he ever face Sora again like that? He couldn't. Which leaves him with this one option that he has to make sure Riku is actually turning him down on. Make him refuse, then Arden's conscience is clear. ]
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First of all, of course I will. You don't know how many times I've done that already. I owe him my life.
[ He thought he told Riku that - not why, but that he did. Maybe. He's not going to argue that part, simply reinforce. ]
But second of all, are you trying to say you don't think I can pull this off? Because I'm over here trying not to force you into something you'll get mad at me for. I didn't say I wouldn't... try...
[ There's nerves that could very well betray his boast, but that's because he's so torn up over this. To be in a position where he COULD help Riku but to say that he WON'T... how could he ever face Sora again like that? He couldn't. Which leaves him with this one option that he has to make sure Riku is actually turning him down on. Make him refuse, then Arden's conscience is clear. ]