[There's a warmth that spreads across his chest as Aether says those words and rides out to meet the other two. Childe lingers in the stable for a moment, a smile still on his face as he gazes out to observe the three of them meeting up, hearing a hesitant laugh from Elise which he can only assume is because she's sharing a horse with Luke.

He's glad. He really is.

Childe rides out shortly to meet them, his face now plastered with that same cheery look he always wears, but creases around his mouth give away that he's feeling even better than usual.]

What a beautiful day! Shall be on our way then? The trail that leads into the deeper ends of the forest have some wonderful foliage in the spring. Prince, should we take them to see the gigantic willow tree that hides deep within? It's always a sight to behold.

[He turns his horse in that direction, ready to set out.]