Riko leaned in closer but didn't let his Dingo friend go. He was afraid if he let him go he'd be gone gone. He nodded his head. "I like you because you treat me like I'm normal. You don't care about the curse I was born with." He said softly. "My status means nothing to you and I like that. It means you view me as an equal and that we are really good friends." He said with a soft smile. He hugged onto Alecs. He hadn't mean to make Alecs turn red like his hair. He was quite red himself though. He was hugging his best friend who he liked A LOT. He looked up at him studyingly. "I believe you." He said with a soft smile. He nuzzled Alecs at the whine. Blushing more as he was nuzzled. "Thank you Alecs. I believe you. That makes me feel special and loved. I will always be waiting for you to come back. No matter how long you take." He said softly. Closing his eyes and rested his head on Alecs chest. His sleepy mind then having him admit something. "I really like you Alecs." He said with a yawn. Enjoying the feel of the hot springs waters and holding his best friend. Snuggling in a bit closer. "Thank you...for easing my mind."