[She's having way too much fun for his liking!! Seeing her sadistic glee, he takes her hand all the more resolutely.]

I can't say I do, no! - To the Winter Segment airship station!

[The Travel Crystal, heeding his command, glows red and promptly teleports both of them a couple of day's journey's worth west. Cold as the Winter Segment is, even this close to the Spring Segment's border with the sprawling Cherry Blossom Park still in view, it's not overrun with enemies - not as far as he can tell, at least.]

Alright. Let's get this experiment started. Are you ready to combine your magic with mine?