[It's a snow angel. That is totally playing. No he won't let this go, but for now he'll focus on the more serious topic.]

Hey, it's progress, and glad to hear that the trip down there helped. I can imagine hardened warriors like the people there seem to be would be able to relate.

[And he really is glad to hear about that, the relief probably more obvious than he'd like to let on. But there is a comforting warmth to his words that can be felt through their telepathic connection, as well as maybe a bit of hope that his friend is on the right path to recovery. Alvin always felt bad that he couldn't really do more for his friend, so this really is good news.]