[ He helps maneuver Akira onto the broom before getting on himself, taking Akira's arms and wrapping them around his torso. ]

Hold on tight.

[ And with just that as a warning, he takes off into the cold Northern sky. ]

I don't really believe you, by the way. You say you're not going to bother, but that's not really you. Would you give up that easily over someone you nearly died in the snow for?

[ Sorry Akira, but all he hears is bullshit. ]