I won't drop you! [ Ciri laughs. ] You have my solemn word.

[ Reassuringly, she grips his fingers tightly, without pulling, letting him step out while using her for balance until he's both feet on the ice. ]

All you have to do is keep your feet about the same distance apart as they are now. And hold on.

Ready? [ She'll dutifully wait for another confirmation before actually giving him a steady pull forward, glancing briefly over her shoulder to make sure the coast is clear before skating backwards in a couple short strides so they're not right up against the edge of the ice. ]