How amazing, really. Once, there was a time when Riku was hauled off and arrested for kissing the Prince in these very same stables. Now, the guards averted their eyes and looked the other way, perfectly well allowing them these stolen moments with each other. No one would ever tear him away from Sora again.
"And I love you," Riku swore. He lingered at Orion's side, reluctant to let his Prince go. He had overseen Sora's recovery since he'd first been brought back from the field- bleeding and wounded. He'd helped the Master Teacher with Sora's physical therapy, and comforted his love through his frustration with his healing process.
"I will be here when you return," Riku promised, finally stepping back, which seemed to be some kind of signal, because Phillip and Wilbur both mounted their horses.
He watched the three of them leave and then took a deep breath. Okay, back up to the room so he could change.