"He'll say I'm cute. He's known me since I was a chubby-cheeked toddler and thinks it's his job to tease me," Sanada said. He looked at the stairs and looked at Niou. He supposed Niou wasn't that much heavier than the rucksack he was forced to carry on marches during military training.

"I was thinking over my shoulder but I guess since you're awake we can do a piggyback. Get on." He knelt down to make it easier for Niou to climb on