I know so, Sora." His beautiful little sapling, his closed-bud flower, finally in bloom. "The fall may be coming," Riku said softly, "But my love, your are in the Spring of your life."
Riku wasn't dressed yet to go to the gates, but he was fine with running back up after they got Sora out- a place would be held for him, he wouldn't have to fight the crowd for a place to see. He held firmly to Sora's hand as they hurried down to the stables and pat Rigel on the nose in greeting before moving to saddle Orion up for the Prince. He used the red and gold saddle blanket, to accent the beauty of the two together- Prince and his steed.
"Give the girls my love," Riku said, drawing the Prince to him. "I will see you all soon. Up you go now."