@multif0rmed [From here, since Tumblr's still doing format-y aaaaa.]
The snort wasn't dismissive of the whole idea, but Riku's eyes did drift down to the wrist that felt like it'd been injured ages ago. Trying not to think about scars that magic hadn't gotten to in time. "I'm not sure what I understand, exactly. Not nearly enough, but I know what works for me." That almost felt and sounded just a little too simple.
Eyes on the enemy again, there wasn't as much immediate anger, but a wall of cold remained. "Guess we'll always disagree on what to do about the hurt, too." There was a point, he'd admit to that; obsessing over the hurt itself, letting it fester, would do no good for anyone. "It can be a reminder of what you're working for. Fighting for. A reminder that you're mortal... like everyone else feeling that hurt."
And then... and then. "We're pretty messy, you know? People. Living things. Everyone and everything with a heart. Perfect balance may not be possible."









