It's a steep path, cutting through an alley of trees and a bit of a physical workout. But it will cut some time off the trek, and then he can take Strange to him room and... the other Strange will probably know what to do.

He doesn't try to free his hand, but he's also stubbornly silent as they cut through the trees. So the awkward silence will probably last for a while, but Yuya's not slowing down.