That was how hearts grew, wasn't it? By forming bonds with others, learning from their strengths and weaknesses? It was a system of give and take, just not using anything tangible. Having caused so much damage with some of her first actions, Namine was loath to hurt others. While logically she knew sometimes it couldn't, those situations were best kept to a minimum.

Most of the freedoms she wanted to try first were those many girls her age probably took for granted. They could move on from there. Had Riku not become separated from his friends to begin with, things might have turned out very differently. It was a sobering thought, and one best left for another time.

Shifting her gaze to where he'd pointed, she nodded, blushing a little at the compliment. "I think so. It's like someone's painting the whole sky..."