Ashura turned at the sound of splashing foot steps, and was torn between relief and agony that it was Howl. Felix would not want anyone seeing him like this, after all, but Ashura was not certain he could contain Felix on his own anymore. He had no way to put him to sleep or any other method except fire, and from the sounds of it that would only send the man into even further hysteria.

"I do not know what is wrong," he said tightly, trying to keep his voice low enough so Felix did not catch it, though frankly he wasn't sure Felix understood a word of it. "If he continues like this I am afraid he will give himself a heart attack!"