[ WELL. he keeps running, of course, because he's not going to stop until they're far, far away from any more handcuffs and crazy robo-cops because he has Experiences with those. stubborn experiences.

he glances back, and given his experience in the "running really fast in a cat suit department", says the following easily: ]

Sorry if I shocked you with how sudden that was. I'm kind of used to just... Superhero, it's what I just do.

[ run run run run.

at least she doesn't have to worry about biting her tongue for long, because he's looking back again and then slowing down, though he doesn't let her down until he's very sure it's safe. ]

Okay! Far enough, I think. Down you go—

[ the princess fantasy is done for now ]