{ he just gives him a small smile in return to that thanks, because they both know the implication under it. at least for a few moments after he stays quiet. }

I see no reason why I wouldn't be.

{ though another laugh slips out at the second thing aether says. }

Oh? I hope you realise I wouldn't try to jump off a cliff without the assurance I had something to stop the fall. { he may suck when it comes to personal care, but he's oddly careful of anything too drastic--he wouldn't want to make ayaka cry, after all. }