Swiftcurrent Creek playing with a stick of dynamite

Arric nodded his head. She had been. But he wasn't sure if it was because she wasn't near him or just general worry. He also didn't know how Akavir's head was where Jakoul was concerned. So he tried to tread lightly right now at least. 

Course I will. Take some time to smell the floweres too Akavir. You can't be all about survival. Have you wound tighter than anything.

Most probably wouldn't say such things. But Arric felt comfortable enough in their broship that he could say what he wished and he'd get pissy, but then get over it.