He shook out his feathers as minutely as he could manage. In part to help release some of the tension from the startle, and in part just to double check there was no lingering pain. All seemed fine, he tucked his wings back in tightly. It took a little more effort to fish his smile back out, but he managed. "I'm fine."

He felt bad. He knew Aqua hadn't had any ill intent, it was just his body's reaction to someone a little too unfamiliar in his space. He sighed, exhaustion pulling heavy at his bones.