Lexaeus hoped that his relationship with Riku might improve. He didn't feel comfortable broaching the subject with the boy quite yet. He had to admit to himself that one of his main concerns was what people did - or didn't - tell Ienzo about what had happened in the large gap between their time periods. ...He did owe Riku an apology, however. It was heartening that the boy seemed to have survived the rush of darkness that he'd summoned against Lexaeus, if surprising.

"Where are you bound, at the moment?" Lexaeus inquired. That question was neutral enough.