[It is nice to hear Vanitas say it out loud. It just makes it that much more real. His heart bounces and his smile is soft and a bit sad but warm nonetheless.

And if he were to have a certain opinion he might say Vanitas is kind of cute when he's being weepy. But he's not about to ruin his street cred more than he already has. Instead, Sora leans forward to kiss his cheeks. One then the other and then his forehead.]

Being happy means things will be bad or hurt sometimes. But the being happy part is worth it! It's worth all the worry!

[He grins encouragingly.]

But I promise to stop being such a pain, too.

[Or at least- he'll try his best.]