[Where Riley clings to him, Eridanus falls into the familiar habit of stroking over he hair, her shoulders, holding her to his chest and running his thumb gently over her cheeks to wipe the tears from her eyes. Despite having knives for hands, his tenderness is no doubt seen and felt, as he takes the utmost care to not harm Riley further.]

Your neighbor, I see... [He exhales a quiet sigh, his breath ruffling the hair-feathers that crest her head as his gaze remains on Mukuro. It's softer, now, than it was a moment before. He doesn't sense any malintent coming from the girl, even if she seems to be the seasoned type, based on her body language before.] I will always thank those who choose to help my own. You are a kind girl, miss Mukuro.

[Eridanus stands, bringing Riley with him as he does. He looks down at her, trembling in his arms, and doesn't see the harpy that she is. He sees his daughter, weeping with skinned knees when she fell off her bike. He sees his daughter, bawling after her first competition loss. He sees nothing short of his baby, rolled up into his strong arms, where she will be safe for the rest of her days.]

We should get her comfortable. A glass of water and tucked into bed, preferably. [Eridanus sighs as he rubs his opal-crusted cheek softly against her forehead.] I'll stay with you tonight, Sunshine... Mukuro too, if you like. We will protect you.