[ It has been a very long time since anyone has said something like that to him. It takes him back to the special place on top of the clock tower, where he had brought all of his troubles to Axel and his friend had done his best to guide him through questions no one ever expected him to experience first hand.

It makes him feel good, comforted assuredly, but the sadness will not leave his thoughts.

He smiles wanly, exhausted with all the trouble he's caused. ]

Thanks. I'll... do better, next time.

[ Because having a team and not being alone is incredibly important. ]

[ D'Artagnan nods at that, and gives him a smile that he hopes is comforting. He doesn't expect this to fix everything for Roxas. He just hopes that it helps, in as much as it can. ]

I know you will.

What's done is done. Don't worry about it. Next time, you'll have us to face it with you.