"What do you want, Stephen?"
Riku did his best to keep a level head as he stared at the enemy Champion. There was no telling what was going to happen next, especially since the man was clearly still seething just by looking at them.
"Why, is that a way to greet an old friend?" Stephen gracefully replied, his theatrical handwaving telling Riku that he was more putting on a show for the crowd. "It's been a while since we last saw each other, right?"
"So it would seem," Riku replied, deciding that he would humor the man's fakeness for now. "How are you doing then, Stephen?"
"Oh, I'm fine, thank you. It wasn't a big deal being left behind to fight a monster or two, I suppose," the astronomer sarcastically shrugged, his voice dripping with fake sweetness. "How about you then? I'm sure you're doing well after leaving us to fend for ourselves."