[there's something about her assurance that feels... different to roxas. it's warm and gentle, and really not like anything he's experienced before. even though he's offered his support to her, and to xion in the past in similar ways, it feels different to be on the receiving end of it.

so even after mary lets go, roxas remains in the same position for a moment before he lets his hands drops back down completely. it felt nice—that warmth. that feeling of support. that feeling that someone cares about him as he is, rather than what he's not or what he's supposed to be. people who really exist, the ones with hearts that are meant to be that way, who live in the realm of light and aren't relegated to the realms between... is this what things felt like for them?

it's different and confusing, but also good.

and also not something he has time to dwell on yet, since mary's already back on the topic of his injuries.]

Oh... [he shakes his head, snapping back to attention.] I told you, I'm okay. It was just a little fall, so I can wait. [he doesn't want to waste his magic, okay. he stands up a little straighter, wincing only very slightly.] If I use up too much energy now, I won't be able to heal later if we run into any other problems. So don't worry about it.