He looked up at Riku through his bangs, relaxing slightly as he straightened. If Riku was willing to forgive him, even after everything he'd done...

"Ienzo." He'll never get tired of how good it feels to voice his true name again. But as for his conscience... "And...I still feel that I owe you an apology. I said some very cruel things to you, and used your own memories against you. I may not have had a heart, but I knew what I was doing was wrong. I'm sorry."

Even if Riku had already forgiven him, he needed to say it. Needed to use his words, precious as they were.