[Kouen frowns (which just makes the lines in his forehead deeper.) Up? Without his metal vessels, there's not a whole lot he can do about up, assuming that means "in the air." All he can do is start with what he's capable of, so without another word, he tucks his collection of pamphlets in his belt, picks up the kid, and hoists him up to his shoulder.]
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There. You're up. See her now?