[ Sora slides off of the tree, if only to stand in front of Riku. he props his elbows up on his best friend's knees, trying to find out how to best use words to ease Riku's mind. ]

You wouldn't be, you know. You'll carry this with you, wherever you go. It's a part of you now. Even if your head forgets, your heart won't.

[ he's 100% convinced of this and no one is going to tell him otherwise. Sora cannot be persuaded. ]

Besides... Wherever you end up, I'll always be there with you.