"I suspect that it's done to discourage people from picking fights with large carnivorous beasts at odd hours of the night."

[She said that in what was only a slightly ironic tone. Yes, S.E.E.S. arguably had fought tougher things...But usually with more then two people, and with a much stronger arsenal of spells.

After that, she shook her head, and looked down the walkway.]

"Unfortunately I-"

[She almost bit down on her tongue, before shifting in his arms as her ribs complain again. This wasn't the easiest of positions to hold...And that small bit of knowledge that she was completely relying on his arms to hold her up didn't make it any easier.]

"...I think the dorms are our only option at this point. I don't want to get into trouble with the school. And resting on a bed is still a step up from being carried."

[Mitsuru paused after saying that, realizing that didn't sound all that grateful, or appreciative. She broke off from staring down the walkway to look back up at him.]

"My apologies. I...Do appreciate your help, Akihiko."