"Depends on where the elevator's stopped," Eiji said, somehow managing to look thoughtful despite being fully masked. "If it's stuck in the middle somewhere, well... I'd rather not have to destroy it on the way up. I mean, it's really not safe flying people through burning metal slag. I can carry one person easy, but I've only got two arms."

Someone could possibly grab onto his feet, but that seemed a little dicey, especially if they drew any gunfire.