[ the thought that altaïr understood his reasoning makes riku surprised, and it shows cleanly on his face with wide eyes and a slightly parted mouth. he shakes it off quickly with a slight smile and a ruffle of his bangs. ]

Thanks. I didn't expect anyone to understand.

[ a pause; right, he'd noticed... the rather pointed peak of altaïr's hood, and it brought him back to earth. ]

You know, talking about that guy--actually, you remind me of him. You two wear the same kind of hood.