He is eager to, near-giddy happiness adding a twist to his already out-of-control emotions. He was worried Baze would show the same remote anger that the elders did, even if it is well deserved.

He would have taken it. He would have accepted it as his due and rejoiced that Baze was alive to give it. ... But he's so very happy this isn't the case.

So now he finds the water, movements slow and careful, and brings it to Baze.
"Are you hungry? I could go find food."