[Okay, granted, he is grabbing her a bit now, because his whole body is beginning to shake now it's realizing he's survived. She's taking this. Well. Which is good, because both of them panicking would be even worse.
He nods, far too quickly to show he's calmed completely. He absolutely lets her help, his own arm around her shoulder.] Let's.
[He notes how easily she helps him through the water, how she broke rock, and is amazed in a far different capacity with her strength. Which -- look, he is not immune to strong women, nor unfamiliar with them, but their strength has always come through magic. Even Ciri's skill was with her agility, her chaos. Once on land, he falls to his knees and lets his body simply shake, shivering. Catch his breath even where his chest still feels like it's burning. After a moment, he finally turns around and sits back.
Shit.] You're all right too? My apologies. I didn't mean for so much... flailing.
no worries! I don't mind backtags so we can wrap it up whenever!
He nods, far too quickly to show he's calmed completely. He absolutely lets her help, his own arm around her shoulder.] Let's.
[He notes how easily she helps him through the water, how she broke rock, and is amazed in a far different capacity with her strength. Which -- look, he is not immune to strong women, nor unfamiliar with them, but their strength has always come through magic. Even Ciri's skill was with her agility, her chaos. Once on land, he falls to his knees and lets his body simply shake, shivering. Catch his breath even where his chest still feels like it's burning. After a moment, he finally turns around and sits back.
Shit.] You're all right too? My apologies. I didn't mean for so much... flailing.