We'll have to go out on another quest together then.

[He says it brightly, purposely ignoring the begrudging way Ayato presents the logic of the situation, wondering if the Commissioner really would agree to go with him again on some kind of adventure like this one. Either way, he'll look forward to it.]

But for now, enjoy the sea breeze with me and the feel of the ocean spray as it splashes up on your arms. Back in Snezhnaya, something like this could never happen. The snow and ice reign supreme, even in the summer months, so I've always made sure to appreciate this any chance I get.

[He sits happily on the whale's back, looking out towards the horizon to their destination, falling silent for the moment.]