[the topic now definitely hits closer to home. it's... surprising, really, how little it bothers him. talking about it now, after having gone through everything, lacks the same difficulty as it might've even a few days ago. it's a good feeling, if a feeling riku never expected to feel, the feeling of being comfortable with what happened and accepting it.]

Depends on how much it likes the new master and the strength of their heart. The keyblade makes the choice; the one who wields helps the choice along. [the hesitant smile receives a laugh and grin in return.] You don't even know the half of it, kid, but I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.

Probably not, unless her idea of reward is a glorified reality survival show.

[who knows, maybe there's some hidden cameras around here somewhere and they're all being taped. either that or these spirits just suck at the whole rescue thing. both are equally possible and both equally annoying, if way past that with what happened with the explosion and all associated with it.]

What sort of a person is she, anyway? The Bridge.