[ Kyle doesn't need help rising again but he allows it anyway, taking Viktor's hands in his own and studying them instead of the surroundings until Viktor points out the gate. Only then does he turn his head to look, still frowning slightly. ]

A child could climb that.

[ A small child, at that. ]

And just because it's unlikely doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared.

[ He pulls in a deep breath and turns to Viktor again. ]

You really let anyone in? [ He knows, given his own past - including how they met, he has no room to talk. But still - ] How can you be sure you can trust everyone that walks through that gate?