"I am giving you my thanks regardless! You have to learn to accept these things." Roxas was kind of teasing, as his smile widened a bit.
Oh, he knew that there was no sense thinking on the past. It was over with, and for the better. There was no getting back those lost years. It was much better to look to the bright future.
Riku was quite the dancer, actually. He moved very smoothly and he was perfectly aware of his steps. It was enjoyable and Roxas was impressed. "I am, of course, concerned about the invasion. I know that it goes without asking, but please take care of him. Do not take offense, but I do wish his dependency on you to lessen to an extent. I am afraid that time is not now, though." Sora's success and his mood at the stronghold was going to be very dependent on Riku.
"He is still quite terrified of it." He'd told Roxas so himself. "I know for certain he will do well, but I worry." There were other variables, and Sora had little experience in actual military training, regardless his studies or short time in Arias.