Moonspear searching for spirits

You got it, Killdeer replied, and began to step into the warm water, a brief, blissful sigh escaping his muzzle as the hot springs enveloped his body. Any lingering tension in his muscles eased; his mind began to wander, soothed by the steam.

I'm here for you, he said quietly. His eyes lit on Aiolos, trying to comfort. We are here for you.

And then, as requested, he lapsed into silence, enjoying the peaceful waters beside the man that could well be his father-in-law.

It was, surprisingly, not awkward at all. At least for him.