They hold on just like they're told, clinging as tight as they can and hoping they don't fall. Would they die? Maybe not. But they don't imagine they'd like the fall either way.

Still, when Adriel beats their wings, there's a thrill that runs through them. It's a powerful sound and the rush of air is more so, bringing them off the ground like gravity is nothing.

The light in their hood resolves into an expression of awe, then a grin growing wide even as they grip on tighter. They look between the far off earth and the angel they hold.

"Can you? How high can you go?"