His wings unfurl and wrap around them in a tight feathery embrace. In the back of his mind, he suspects why they want this, and it stabs at his own heart too. What he wouldn't give for Phil to be here. It would make this peace more complete for both of them. It was Phil who taught him to embrace these wings, after all. If he can emulate any part of his dear friend, he is glad.

"Leave it to you to get to work straight away," he says with a wry chuckle. "I hope you will still make time for the occasional sparring session."