[Blinking wide he cannot help the hushed bit of laughter which erupts under his breath as he rubs the back of his neck a bit awkwardly in return. Ekko was used to taking the good with the bad nowadays, a man in his position had to be optimistic for the sake of his people. For he would not stand idly by whilst both the Firelights and the citizens of Zaun were made to suffer under the iron grip of a tyrant. His decision was made easily when faced with either the option to succumb to Silco's rule or fight against him in rebellion. It was an arduous journey not without its trials and tribulations but Ekko was tired of running in fear.]

I'm kind of used to it...Back home a lot of people look to me for guidance so I have no choice but to try and look on the bright side of things even when they are bleak.

[A hand moves to pat the side of his feathered friends neck as it coo's out happily causing the boy savior to smile sincerely in turn before shifting his attention back towards his newfound counterpart.]

Did it work?