Carl closed his eyes for a moment, reminding himself to stay positive. This kicking would probably only last a few minutes more until takeoff, he reasoned, as the plane began accelerating down the runway. The roar of the engines mounting outside made it harder to ignore each thud against his back.
Carl concentrated on calming his breath, resolutely refusing to let this minor irritation disrupt his tranquility for the duration of the flight. Perhaps a gentle request to the boy might do the trick and put an end to the seat kicking.