[Good idea. Not that there's much he could do at this size to retaliate against the laughter. He can't even properly make threats thanks to this form.]

[Once he's gathered everything up though, Fuyuhiko flits up and settles himself on Hajime's shoulder. Keeping your wings beating constantly is really tiring, okay? Especially in the wake of a mountain exploding and having to fly around dodging rocks and debris. He is pooped!]

Eh, we didn't either. Like I said, it took Tanaka getting a huge gash in his arm for either of us to consider it. Maybe if Tsumiki were here...

[She'd probably think of it right away. Or just have stuff like this stockpiled in general. Maybe he shouldn't have brought her up though... He shakes his head.]

Anyway, let's head back. Better to tell us both at once anyway, 'cause I'm sure he'll be curious about what's happened to you.

[Because he's a nerd...]