[ at that, he seems - surprised, perhaps, round ears stiffening in something akin to alarm. Again, it's hard to read his expression. His next words suggest that it's closer to "caught doing something embarrassing" than actual surprise. ]

... I can't deny that it has a certain appeal.

[ he'd said it to Giorno back when he was changing: if he grew wings, he'd at least feel like he got something out of all of this. As it is, the only thing he's gained is more height and a few hundred pounds, both of which mostly serve to inconvenience him. Case in point: they're out here walking during a dark and rather cold night with no promise of a nice warm bar waiting for them. If he had wings, he imagines he could just fly to the store and pick up something for them... ]

On top of that, it would be incredibly convenient. You wouldn't have to worry about transportation.

[ no more trying to "find a ride," whatever their definition of that may be that day. ]