[ Arden's not wholly surprised that Riku's elected to lay down on his bed. He shifts to face the opposite direction, still seated on the very edge of the bed but looking up at Riku's head on the pillow. ]

After what happened... I'd honestly be surprised if they had.

[ He sighs a little - he wants to be proud of all of that he just accomplished, technically succeeding beyond his wildest expectations when it came to Riku instead of Sora, but after all that it entailed... 'shame'... it was hard to feel proud of showing all of that to anyone, least of all Riku. ]

At least now you can rest a bit.

[ He stands. ]

Maybe we can try again another time.