"Likewise." The courtesy didn't escape Evan, and though the young man was in something of a mood that day, he wasn't so full of ire that he wasn't going to be polite.

"Give the wings another try," he suggested, nodding to Alla. "I'll spot you if you're nervous about falling. Once you've got the hang, I can show you where our all of our fantastic arboreal amenities can be found."

Evan was finding it hard not to be just a little bit sarcastic.