That's the important thing, isn't it? They have time...

He looks up as Kairi speaks, his blue eyes flitting over her face, thoughtfully. He finds no sign of falsehood there and... honestly, he doesn't expect any. And yet he still feels touched, somehow, that the existence of someone who should never have existed would... matter enough to care.

It may make his food difficult to swallow, but the strength it lends to his heart is of greater value. After a moment's reluctance, he extends his gloved hand across the table to her, palm open. Whether she takes it or not...

"Thank you, Kairi," says Roxas, smiling at her. "For our second chance."