Kitty, we have been in an underwater dome that was flooding. A ride will be nothing. [But maybe he'll ease up on the dark humor so Kitty doesn't worry about him. Clinging, though—he's all for that. Maybe they can even do something that involves non-clinging closeness after.] Also, I like being afraid in controlled circumstances and you will be there with me.
[He tugs her in what he suspects is the correct direction, trusting his NavigatorSenses(tm) in lieu of actually knowing where he's going.]