( he puffs his cheek out, which does not entirely fit on claude's face. )

N-no, they're just too strong! If you try to fly not knowing their strength, you'll land yourself head-first into one of these buildings.

( but still... he steps a bit closer, worried. )

Are you - ow. ( oh. what?? aspen winces as he shifts too fast, uncomfortable with some sort of pain that he's not used to. that's a recent injury, he knows what that feels like... he shakes his head minutely to focus back on claude. ) Are you alright?