[He wonders if Sousuke plans on heading down towards the water (if he's even ok with that) and even considers hopping down to run over and admire it on his own before the swans up and fly away, but in the end Rin's able to control himself and decides to stay right where he is, admiring the view from afar. They're both tired after all and there's still no telling if there's other ayakashi roaming around the castle grounds. Just a few more minutes. Then they can--

--cute?

Rin nearly chokes on his air at that response but it's the question afterwards that keeps him from snapping back. His happiness... Well, sure. It isn't. But-- Just what is Sousuke getting at here?

Tsk. Who is he kidding. Of course he knows what he's getting at. ... Whether or not he has the right answer for it though, well--]

I'm happy that you're happy.

[he repeats it because it's true.]

I'm happy we're alive and that we're working together to accomplish a lot of things.

[Rin pauses before suddenly his tone turns soft.]

... but I'd be lying if I told you I'm happy being away from my real home.