Lio rubs his cheek to Galo's in return, no hesitation at showing affection in front of the rest of the flight. Galo is his mate, and he's proud of that fact. More than that, he's proud of who Galo is, as he listens to him speak to the others as well.

"Galo is right. Humans and dragons are both part of this world, and we'll need to learn to live together in it again."

But now that the forest has cleared a space for them, Lio will flap his wings up to gesture. "Land. Fish, rest. You're safe here."

Meis will take that cue to begin leading the others down to the clearing. As the dragons start following, Lio twines himself around Galo again, murmuring softly. "My mate. I'm so proud of you." His. His his his.