Out of all of the things Darcy's done today to throw him for a loop, accepting the offer to be carried is by far the most surprising one. He stares at her for a moment, as if she might disappear all at once, but when she doesn't...

"If I think I can? Darcy. Really."

There is no preamble before he scoops her up. She's heavier than Valkyrie, being older and with considerably more muscle, but he has little trouble carrying that weight.

"Well, this certainly won't be endearing me to any more medical personnel aboard..." Sigh. Oh well...