At least you're not being stupidly proud about it. [ There's a definite warmth to her voice, though. He did that to keep them from losing their minds. ]

[ She scoops him up with no real effort. ]

It's your lucky day, I'm going to fly us back so you get to see one of my shift forms. You're in no state to make the walk. Maybe by the time we get to the city you'll be feeling more up to keeping your feet.

[ Out of the house she goes, and into the snow. Maybe the cold weather will help? ]