Felih just beams up at him, squeezing the ancient's hands before Hyth lets go of him.

"I know not if he makes a habit of taking on students, but I mostly pestered him until he was willing to teach me," he says with a cheeky grin. "Either way, I still wish to learn more. I only hope he is well... since being swept away to this city, I have not seen him. I hope he is safe..."

He sighs and shakes his head, before his ears perk up stubbornly with a raise of his head. "But if it would not trouble you, I would be delighted if we could be friends."