[At some point, the fact that she was following him broke through his euphoric focus. Without breaking stride he altered his path to coincide with hers, coming tantalizingly close at times and other times leading her on with delighted laughter, just out of reach.]
[It was an excellent game. Then he disappeared into the deep shadows near the ceiling, only to swoop down on her suddenly like a hawk and scoop her up. It was quite a bit more work to swing around like that with one arm full of petite magician, but he had exerted himself a lot more in battles. Besides, he was already easing up on the pace for her own comfort. This was nothing he couldn't handle.]
[Grinning, he leaned in to be heard over the rush of wind.] I bet you say that to all the blue, fuzzy dudes!
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[It was an excellent game. Then he disappeared into the deep shadows near the ceiling, only to swoop down on her suddenly like a hawk and scoop her up. It was quite a bit more work to swing around like that with one arm full of petite magician, but he had exerted himself a lot more in battles. Besides, he was already easing up on the pace for her own comfort. This was nothing he couldn't handle.]
[Grinning, he leaned in to be heard over the rush of wind.] I bet you say that to all the blue, fuzzy dudes!