[ It's always a relief to hear a familiar voice, but he always feels bad when his stomach sinks a little when it's not one of the exact voices he wants to hear. Still, knowing that even his acquaintances are safe brings some measure of relief, and he nods in Zack's direction. ]

Yeah, for better or worse. I'm trying to see if I can melt away this ice that's been taking over the tunnels, but it's not as easy as I thought it would be.

[ Even if he's not directing a lot of heat at the ice right now, Arenvald is still glowing softly, keeping the water near him warm. ]