[He backed off in as much as he didn't audibly respond. It wasn't his intention to seem ungrateful for her attentions but she was making a scene]
No.
[Responding without hesitation, even if it would have made his life easier. Pride demanded that he leave the area upright, and with dignity.
Could she really carry him....? Sideeying her briefly, he made his way slowly to the stairs. Once they were a little farther off he offered some reassurance.]
no subject
[He backed off in as much as he didn't audibly respond. It wasn't his intention to seem ungrateful for her attentions but she was making a scene]
No.
[Responding without hesitation, even if it would have made his life easier. Pride demanded that he leave the area upright, and with dignity.
Could she really carry him....? Sideeying her briefly, he made his way slowly to the stairs. Once they were a little farther off he offered some reassurance.]
... I'll be fine, Takamaki. I just got careless.