Riku actually rolled his eyes at Mao's first statement. This didn't surprise Riku too much, but that didn't mean it didn't also irritate him. ...Fine, with that attitude, he doesn't need to know I can yet. That being said, Riku's skill in most magic wasn't particularly special. Sora had always been better at it, interestingly enough. In the meantime, Mao was right about trying to avoid the need for healing. "Or maybe see if we can go into things with a plan if we get the chance."

Sure, Riku had backups. But he wasn't about to get cocky. That'd gotten him into trouble before. Never again.