*It was difficult, but she eventually manages to look back up at him, her expression not much changed, if but for a frown of worry. Maybe she should have thought a bit more about what she said, how she said it. Makkybe she wasn't cut out for this kind of thing, whatever this kind of thing was.

She was just thinking on what to say, perhaps even an apology, when she squeals as he lifts her up*

Ikki! What are you doing?! Where are you taking me? If you wanted me to get lost you should've said!!