"Not in the least." Akira responds, words drawn out slowly. He's still forcing a bit of a smile. This has been really ridiculous. Nowhere near the level of giant serpent, but still dumb.

"I need to.." He stops midsentence, having forgotten what he was talking about, attention trailing off. After about ten seconds, he finally pats at his side. "My bag?" Then he remembers the banners and bag were left on the field. Another thing he can't just leave. "The banners.."