[There's something nostalgic in the way Riku joins in the laughter, distant and soft. Being with Sora and Kairi always felt like home no matter where they were. But somehow talking about it reminds him of all those lackadaisy, simple years they've spent together on the islands.

The nuzzling bunny at his side grounds him though. Riku dwells on the past too much, even now, that it's a benefit to have his best friends around. His cheeks still flush at all the affectionate gestures, and while Sora's always been a physical person, he's grown into even more touchy in this world.

The tail lightly curls around the puca's hand. There's not many that he'd let touch his tail like this, but Sora is one of the lucky few.]

Huh? [Riku tilts his head as he looks down, giving him a curious look. Is this a trick question or something? What does he mean?]

Well... ye-yeah. [In true Riku fashion, he sounds unsure, but the bond makes up for it with a strong, gentle and steadfast yes. He's gotten better at properly articulating himself and some of his feelings, but there are times when he falters.

He closes his eyes for a moment, this time his voice more certain and firm.] Of course I do. If you guys weren't here, I dunno who I'd bond to. Besides, you need someone to keep an eye on you two and make sure you stay in one spot.

[He's gotten over his apprehension about the bonds and some of his worry about being bonded to them both. Silly worries for sure, given how far he's come, but it is still there in the back of his mind at times.]

...Why do you ask? Do you not like it?