[ riku's not the type to pry, but it's difficult to not have a scene like that attach to your impression of a person. given the effects of this space, though, it's kept away from this initial meeting, as he sighs and shakes his head. ]

Yeah, he's always like that. [ even if it isn't always the exact same being, reflecting his mistakes, the statement still stands. ] It's just been a while. Got frustrated.

[ smacking them did seem to be the preferred solution. he glances briefly at the mirrors in this corridor, but the images are too blurry to make out anything distinct for now. ]

Your reflection's a lot quieter. Guess it's different for everyone.