[He smiles a little bit, and pulls his shoulder back a little so it doesn't look like he's trying to puff up. He keeps his movements slow and deliberate, trying not to startle the Noctowl into aggression. Regal peers in over his shoulder, trying to appear similarly relaxed.]

Hey... I hear you're looking for a friend of yours. I checked him out for you... it looks like he's not here anymore. I'm sorry.

[He dips his head a bit, exposing the back of his neck where a bird of prey would probably grab on if it were big enough. He's not trying to compete for territory, and he's not trying to make any aggressive moves. Regal nudges Tobias a little, in a show of comfort.]

I know it's sad. I was sad when one of my friends left, too! And it's okay to be sad, and it's okay to not believe it for a little while. But all you can do is keep going. I hear sometimes trainers show up again, so maybe he will, too. And your friend wouldn't want you to be sad, right?

[The rest of the flock chirps their agreement, and Regal hunkers down a little so he can see the video better.]