[ Ahh Dimitri. The questions earn him a soft, fond look from the professor. ]

Dimitri, please. I'm fine. I've got gone soft just yet. [ The admonishment, if one could even call it that, is mostly mild amusement, and he nudges the man faintly. ] You don't need to fuss over me. I'm just a little sleepy, that's all.

I'm sure I can rest fine while we fly... but I will take you up on riding in front. If I do end up nodding off. I'm sure you wouldn't let me fall. I trust you.

[ He nods firmly. ] I've been through quite a bit worse than being a touch sleepy.