[ akira is tossing the palai another sheepish smile. maybe he'll come back later and help clean up things. this was mostly his fault, after all! he needs to take responsibility. ]

Nah. We're bitter enemies and were going to fight to the death.

[ it's said in utter deadpan, akira locking lizard-eyes... but then there's a lazy grin. ]

... Just kidding. He was helping me with my magic. Sorry. We'll help you clean it up later.

[ a respectful bow of his head and he's going to start... making a move...to try and leave the area and palai. come along fridge-master!! ]