[ he only leaves it there for a few moments - much like Akira only leaves the conversation spotlight on himself for a few moments. One of those types who doesn't like talking about himself, perhaps? They really do have a lot of things in common. ]

My arms are killing me from carrying this big rock around earlier, [ he responds with a dramatic sigh. that rock was his friend but it's fine. ] And I still feel a bit like I'm having a terrible hangover. But it's nothing I can't handle.