[ the moment he starts laughing is the moment Riku takes a big step back. he's never really heard a Nobody laugh before--out of happiness, anyway. out of mirth, yes, several times and he wished it wouldn't keep happening. he probably should be happy this encounter isn't outright harmful, but everything feels distinctly wrong.
he seems... happy to actually see him, and keep guessing. ]
I...
[ he can't even bring himself to respond, so surprised. but then, it's enough to sputter out; ]
I'm not a stick in the mud. [ he scowls a little--weak retort, he knows, even if it comes with real offense. honestly, most of those come with a bit of offense. ] Why would I even go to the beach with you?
[ he doesn't deny the last two. mostly because they're plausible. ]
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he seems... happy to actually see him, and keep guessing. ]
I...
[ he can't even bring himself to respond, so surprised. but then, it's enough to sputter out; ]
I'm not a stick in the mud. [ he scowls a little--weak retort, he knows, even if it comes with real offense. honestly, most of those come with a bit of offense. ] Why would I even go to the beach with you?
[ he doesn't deny the last two. mostly because they're plausible. ]