Something in Riku's posture seems to stiffen at the observation, only to ease when Link, unexpectedly, covers for him. No- not for him, personally, Riku has no illusions that it was done for his sake so much as the boy nearly delirious on the couch. It hasn't escaped notice that he's so tender with the other boy, either.

Even a part of Sora still draws people in. Even his echo is potent.

"Soon," Riku replies, sending out another message, asking Quentin when he'll return. The better to get the mess cleaned up before he returns, if he can, or beg forgiveness for the unexpected guest, "Is his wound closed, yet? He says he'll be able to restore his lost blood."