[ was akira talking to someone else? was he actually addressing the still pile of red-and-gold metal that just happened to be at the shore?

well- either way- the lump of red-and-gold metal actually begins to move and sit up. soon the pile reveals that it's very much not a pile but, rather, a humanoid(?) who is looking down at akira with flickering blue optics. as if drowsily blinking their eyes. ]

Er- Sorry- [ daylight pauses, yawning a bit as the winglets behind flare to view and wiggle a bit to work out its kinks. ] I was taking a nap for a second. Tired ferrying people.

Did you- [ another yawn. excuse him about that...! ] Did you see a spirit, maybe? They're usually friendly.