Alex shrugged. "I'm impatient. So sue me." He chuckled as he easily lifted her onto his back.

As he stood, Alex sighed. "It's so nice to hear about how much faith you have in me. Can you, for once, trust me? If there was any chance of you being injured I wouldn't be doing this. Even in the unlikely event that you were to fall, and I couldn't shield you from the impact, you have other protections. Please don't underestimate my concern for your safety." He stepped toward the window, analyzing the size and shape of it, the distance to the ground, and his current weight. He knew they would hit the ground quite quickly. "Keep a very tight grip on me, Victoria. Remember, I don't need to breathe." He told her, a seriousness colouring his voice.