Brinda is already halfway to hopping off, taking the offered hand more out of courtesy than because they acutally need it. They immediately rush into Nathaniel's arms for a hug, and he obliges.

"I'm so glad you're here, Dad! Is everyone else okay?"

"They are. And you have my walking stick?"

"Yeah! It ended up with me for some reason! Alice and Altareon helped me find you!"

Nathaniel looks up, nodding politely in their direction. "Thank you," he says softly. "I'm sure we'd have found each other eventually, but I'm glad to be reunited faster."

"Same!" agrees Brinda, nuzzling into Nathaniel's shoulder while making slight birdlike chirps.