[ Vanitas catches him by the wrist and together they head to the other end of the room. The whole way, he carefully watches Vanitas as if he's trying to ascertain his thoughts by his expression alone, avid in his interest.

Riku are fair opposites on the sharing of information. He was as big a proponent and contributor to things like the newcomer's app and the log books because he believes that sharing information and continuity are key to their success. It hasn't been lost on him that many don't feel the same way and keep things to themselves, which is disappointing but not altogether unexpected. Blame it on his lived experience in the Darkness, he understands the shadows in people's hearts.

He noticed that particular year, too, but he hadn't wanted to give any indication he might be holding something back, when the real case is that Riku doesn't want to spout off about information he hasn't confirmed yet. He leans in, shoulder to shoulder, to answer into his ear. ]

Yeah. Without what we need to power that place, we can't find out what's on it. I don't want to spin them up over what might be nothing.