[ By the time Arden looks up again, it's back to him trying to smash his amulet while Sora stops him. Can he even explain how deeply that gesture affected him? To Riku of all people? Does he have to? It twisted up so many complicated feelings for Sora after that.

... But the shame of feeling all of that. Yeah, he can nod to Riku, then lowers his head. ]

You're probably on to something.

[ He walks up to the wall then, just pressing his hand there. ]

I caused so much trouble for everyone when I showed up, but that was probably the worst. I'll never forget the look on Sora's face when he stopped me.

[ That much was true. ]

... And Zexion... He may have been part of the Organization, but what I did to him...