[ This was something he was thinking about as well, but in reverse. About ways to do a trap or something to keep Riku safe. And here he was trying to make sure he was safe.

He'll just move in close to just lean against him. Burying his face against his chest for a moment or two. ]

You'll be there, too.

[ All of this killing cemented it. He's not going to let Riku go. ]

I don't know how I'm holding up. That was horrible, Riku. Karen didn't deserve that. No one deserved that!