Sion's head just turned to look at Akiha, barely able to keep still long enough to shoot her a look. She could swear it wasn't whining when her complaints were legitimate. If this was a hike through the desert, she'd be fine as she had made such a hike dozens of times in the past. But she worked up the will to reply to Akiha.

Perhaps if I remained as a weapon...

...you could use me as a walking stick.

If it meant being more comfortable, she was more than willing to be subjected to such a use. And who knew, maybe Akiha would agree to it.