[ He'd intended to loosen his grip as they leveled off in the sky, but who knew what possessed this kid, leaning all over the place. Instead he tightens his arm, pulling the boy even closer to his chest.

His expression and attitude thus far have been completely relaxed, but now he speaks with some sharpness: ]

Settle down. We're going to the Iris Moon Government Center.

[ He exhales, and then says more gently: ]

The people there will answer all of your questions. After that, you'll go there.

[ He nods at the vast planet filling the sky. ]