NiGHTS nodded. "Yeah, they can. They're pretty easy to take care of, or avoid if you're not strong enough or don't feel like fighting." The nightmaren tried to take care of those creatures whenever he could; he didn't like the thought of someone turning into one of those things because he'd been lazy. The Heartless were bad enough; having heard a bit of what made them that way had only made it worse.

"Hey," he continued, offering the fairy his hand, "you know, it's not all bad. I'm sure your friend will show up eventually. And in the meantime, I can help you!"