Rhys did not notice any lack of conversational input from the hawk laguz. No only was it normal for Ulki, but Rhys was so absorbed in his ecstasy that he was incapable of monitoring such niceties. Not that he ever minded Ulki's long periods of silence. He latched on for a few more moments before unhitching himself from the other man with a loud sigh. Standing his own ground again without relying on Ulki's weight, he made a new smile and just took a moment to look at his good friend again.

"How long has it been? It has to have been more than a year."