[Markus' initial words concern him. Riku had come across the specters before Fitz and Markus seemed to join their ranks, at least as far as he could tell. (It's hard for him to really know, considering the circumstances. These dreams don't act like any dream he's ever seen, so every second he spends in them involves him trying to perceive the changes, the differences.)
Unlike before, Riku knows not to voice his concern. Instead, he closes his eyes, reaching out for Markus' heart. Even if he speaks those words, it's obvious to Riku that the core of Markus has returned. It might take time for everything to shift into focus, shift into how it's supposed to be. But that doesn't matter. He's back. So, there wasn't a need to voice it in the first place. (Which is a relief. Riku's gotten the impression that Fitz likes to do things his way.)
He reopens his eyes and watches, eyes passing between Markus and Fitz. No need to interrupt, even if he's right there.
Well, at first.
But eventually he does, tipping his head forward in recognition.] Hi. I'm Riku. [His words feel deceptively simple, which isn't a bad thing by his estiamtion.] Let me know when you feel ready to go. I'll make sure we get out without any additional scratches.
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Unlike before, Riku knows not to voice his concern. Instead, he closes his eyes, reaching out for Markus' heart. Even if he speaks those words, it's obvious to Riku that the core of Markus has returned. It might take time for everything to shift into focus, shift into how it's supposed to be. But that doesn't matter. He's back. So, there wasn't a need to voice it in the first place. (Which is a relief. Riku's gotten the impression that Fitz likes to do things his way.)
He reopens his eyes and watches, eyes passing between Markus and Fitz. No need to interrupt, even if he's right there.
Well, at first.
But eventually he does, tipping his head forward in recognition.] Hi. I'm Riku. [His words feel deceptively simple, which isn't a bad thing by his estiamtion.] Let me know when you feel ready to go. I'll make sure we get out without any additional scratches.
[Because they were already lost, weren't they?]