"Well, there's risk and then there's stupidity. I like to think I walk a fine line between the two. After all, a good thrill is what I live for."

Times like these, a conversation like this, Reno missed Rude even more. His partner understood him. How they both sought out those death-defying thrills. How much trouble he always got them into.

"But I can ride the rapids if the water isn't out for blood," he assured Demyx. He hadn't really seen the water-wielder angry in much of any capacity so far anyway. So as far as he was concerned, Demyx was smooth sailing. Hence the wordplay. He could leave if ever needed.

"You keep saying that, so I expect a lot at this point, Waterworks."