[ Dejected at continuing this conversation before he can gain some sense back, his hand drops to the bed. His own voice is equally quiet, timid at admitting these things to Riku of all people. ]

My fate's already bound to yours. I can't escape it. So really... the worst possible situation will only confirm that. And you said Sora can't help you, so...

[ He lightly shrugs his shoulders. ]

If not me, then who? I have to live up to the person Minnie and Sora and Naminé see in me, or it feels like I won't be 'Arden' anymore. Just a replica... no better than Vanitas either.