[ He gives up what he'd been putting off, letting go of her hands to stand up and out of his seat. Then he moves around beside her, not sitting just yet. He puts his hand through her hair at the back of her head, trying to keep the touch light, and kisses her temple before sitting down next to her. It's a reassurance for her as much as it is for him, and he lets that hand fall to her shoulder.

Sitting beside her like that, his voice drops. He feels kind of helpless - wondering if this is part of how Sora feels trying to help Riku. Minnie had said that some people felt love like that, that the one you loved most could also be your best friend, and now here Arden was feeling like he couldn't do as much for Naminé as she deserved. ]

These are only ideas... but when I said make a better memory, I meant even something as simple as buying you a bouquet of roses, or just one single one. Maybe one a day. Then they'd be coming from me, not Marluxia.

Maybe try rose-scented perfume. Or rose-water flavored snacks - those exist, I wouldn't have to come up with a recipe.

But if those still sound too scary, then don't do them.

[ His hand rubs her shoulder in solidarity. He'll help her - he just doesn't want to push her. He wouldn't wish his own 'recovery' process on anyone else. He'd nearly lost friendships through it. ]