"Ah, no," he replies quickly, a flush of heat in his cheeks at yet another display of ineptitude. He does take the offered hand to assist in his recovery, giving another nod of appreciation for the effort, and he takes a cautious step forward to test the ground beneath him.

"It was my own carelessness, so pay me no mind," he assures him, releasing his hand now that he is certain he can manage on his own. "It isn't much further now. Let us press on!"