Riku nods. It sounds like the soldier is listening to what the heart wants. Another important friend had insisted that this is the sort of decision that one must never interfere in. He stands at a conversational crossroads - where he could leave the soldier to that patrol or linger. One is better for Beacon. The other satisfies something more selfish.

As usual, the choice he makes is the one that doesn't benefit him, "Just paying it forward. You do a lot for us.

"I'll see you around."