He gave Roxas an offended look. "Now, that's uncalled for. There's always an exception to the rule, you know. Who's to say you haven't met him?"

At the mention of the refugee kids, Koios sighed and walked to the door, popping his head out for a moment to speak to a guard. Once the man was on his way, he closed it again and went back to the kid to resume the conversation. "I told you. I wanted to talk, and got deprived of the chance once. I wasn't going to let it go again. And no, I didn't intend to use force, but I know how stubborn you Keybearers get sometimes, so I was prepared for it, just in case."

"'The Dreaming,'" he drawled, spinning on his heel and walking a few steps away. "Is that what you mean? Xemnas' great plan to rewrite the multiverse?" He turned back, eyes narrowed. "I'm not that stupid, kid. There was a reason that failed - it would never work, and I'm not going to bother trying it. All I want is my goddamn heart!" He'd been moving closer to the cage with each word, and on the last, he slammed his fist against the bars. After a moment's pause, he continued calmly, "You're not giving me any reason to want otherwise."