[He lets out a small sigh of relief. The strange image of Joshua semi-primed is strange, but the power feels... gentle. Not overwhelming, just gentle.]

I'm okay. Just tired...

[He pulls himself to a better sitting position and puts an arm around Joshua to help keep him upright.]

That was... Phoenix? Like my hybrid form, though...

[There's definitely something there, behind the young man that is his friend. Something older and stronger... but Joshua is plenty strong himself.]

I'm okay. It's... my forms takes the damage for me, if that makes sense? Just... takes some energy from me.