[In a way, he's pleased for Riku but at the same time sorely missing his own armour. It's a good thing he drew up a reference for the castle blacksmith when he received that money from Faolan for a commission as thanks for doing that investigation for him. It meant that he could have replacement armour almost exactly the same before he requested the full lot back from Solais.

Riku mentions the Organization and his lips purse together, thinking of Xion. He couldn't help but wonder how you could move easily through Darkness like that, even when he was learning shadow travel from Nico. He inclines his head at the thanks, though, smiling a little.]

I want you to be as protected as possible in this upcoming war. If I can't convince you to stay back I might as well make sure you're prepared.