[Meanwhile Yato is filled with a similar sense of apprehension; the voice is so akin to Yukine's yet at the same time not, being more feral and rough. He chalks that resemblance up as the reason for the sudden protective streak he feels towards what seems like a child in wolf's clothing. And the fact that he misses his boy desperately, after having been away from him for around ten months. Looks like he'll just have to keep you waiting, Yukine...

Forgive him...

At least here, perhaps, he can do some good by reassuring this innocent one. Doing what he couldn't for his own charge. Nodding, he leans in enough to rest his beak lightly on the wolf's head. It's the best reassuring gesture he can manage without hands.]

I don't see why it'd be wrong to think of this as another shot at life, especially if yours was cut short. Even if this place isn't a heaven, that doesn't mean you can't think of it as a fresh start. But no-- you won't get in trouble for being pleased with a second shot at life. If anything, I feel like those who missed out deserve another chance.

Especially if you've been a good boy. [If birds can smile, he's doing it now, with a twinkle in his eye as he leans back to regard his new companion with amusement.]