[ Perhaps it's Soldier's story. Perhaps it's what he says at the end of it, something changes Riku's expression in a subtle way, softens it. Riku blinks as he feels the corners of his mouth pull into a small smile, his eyes cut away like that fact embarrasses him. ]
High praise.
[ Coming from a rare source. That makes it more special. He lifts his eyes and his right hand, showing his gloved palm in a gesture of farewell, one that doesn't waste a lot of movement on frantic waving, just a lift, a pause, and a drop. ]
[That's a surprising sentiment. High praise? Huh. The Soldier tilts their head thoughtfully, gaze in the middle distance while they process, but focus back on Riku's face, at least, at the wave, and even smile some.]
Yes. Take care, Riku. Let me know if you decide to do the thing. I'll help however I can.
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High praise.
[ Coming from a rare source. That makes it more special. He lifts his eyes and his right hand, showing his gloved palm in a gesture of farewell, one that doesn't waste a lot of movement on frantic waving, just a lift, a pause, and a drop. ]
See you around.
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Yes. Take care, Riku. Let me know if you decide to do the thing. I'll help however I can.