Rex instantly melted. "Yes, I would love to know how it is without your wings", amazed that Aoi could still fly. "Will I have to hold you tighter", he asked, hoping... yet knowing her flying ability seemed to defy the laws of science. Taking a drink of coffee, for a brief moment he nearly grimaced... Coffee? He thought, but then that thought faded. The wonderful taste flowed nicely down the throat. "Be careful, poking my nose... I might have to bite your finger... but you know it wouldn't hurt", he said, sticking out his tongue playfully.