Again with the unexpected decisions. Shannon grunted at being picked up, unable to stop the "What?" that popped out with it, the instinctive motion of reaching back and trying to place his feet on the ground. He knew by the placement of his arms around Eli's neck and the way he was being held up exactly what Eli wanted, but that didn't jive. Shannon was very used to following his instincts, and needing to be carried anywhere instead of being directed or memorizing the path himself was not anywhere in his skillset.

The surprise was making him forget his place. "What happened to leading me around?" he asked as if to stall.