[ He of course doesn't mind the river. He is an aquatic individual by nature, after all!

Hearing her agree with him with such certainty is a relief in and of itself! Whilst he knows that such doubts that plague her won't be slain so simply, she's putting through the effort and that's the important place to start. ]

Ah, indeed? If that is so then it is to thanks of those I call Friend that I have become such.

[ He wants to be kinder is the thing! So being told it makes him quite happy, happy enough that the end of his tail is wagging. What a weird scaley dog... cat... thing he is. ]

A sentiment that can be placed back upon yourself, Ereshkigal. It would not be of exaggeration to say you are amongst the core of kinder thought amongst us Outsiders. It is a thing of likelihood that our conduct would become more vicious in your absence.

[ A beat. Oh what the heck. Ereshkigal gets herself a gentle headpat along with the hug, she's earned it. ]

I am certain that myself at the very least would be far less pleasant being for lack of your friendship.