[That would have been closer and a lot easier, but it was never brought up and he wouldn't have suggested it. Who knows if he would have accepted the offer anyway]

I'm sure.

[It's obvious that there is a problem with his gait despite his efforts to insist that there isn't. One way or another he'll make it to this damn apartment under his own power]

If you keep asking questions before we get there I'm just going to go silent... fair warning.

[Was he being too harsh... maybe. With a sigh.]

If I had reacted sooner I wouldn't be in this mess and that idiot would be the one sprawled on the floor. [Taking each step one at a time, he looked around before utilizing the railing. It felt like such and arduous climb, as if it was a mountain instead of one flight]