He raises one hand as he runs, an attempt to flag down attention as if the shouting and the shape of him wouldn't be enough. There's an immediate wash of relief to know that he isn't all on his own here, that's true. But it's also nice to be in a world where he at least recognizes something. So many times it's been princesses and castles, magic spells and dragons. And now it's not just a building or a skyline, it's a person! Well, okay, not a person, but a job! That's a start.

The figure ahead of him turns and Sora's arm lowers as the distance is closed. He hears sheriff, actually as his gait slows and much like a deflating balloon, whatever combination of enthusiasm and hot air had propelled him forward begins to drain out of him. Sora comes to a stop, head back to look up at him and mouth full of questions. Before disappointment washes through him in one fell swoop.

"Aw man, you too?"