[ A part of him wants to object that since they didn't actually succeed, 100%, at fixing the problem Riku came to him with, that he failed - because the opposite of success is failure, obviously.
But... Riku did come to him. Him. He's significant enough - as much as a confidant as an expert when it comes to Darkness things - that Riku brought a very personal issue to Arden that became even more personal. So... despite himself, he presses his lips together as he finally stops just short of the doorway and turns back to Riku while grabbing for the door. ]
You're welcome - and thank you too, Riku... for trusting me.
I meant to tag this back anyway
But... Riku did come to him. Him. He's significant enough - as much as a confidant as an expert when it comes to Darkness things - that Riku brought a very personal issue to Arden that became even more personal. So... despite himself, he presses his lips together as he finally stops just short of the doorway and turns back to Riku while grabbing for the door. ]
You're welcome - and thank you too, Riku... for trusting me.