Even from the beginning, he had been one of the few who respected her space. For the rest, it needed to be demonstrated. For the majority of the student body, Miho had been forced to make an example. Certainly, that had not earned her much favor with the teachers, nor gain her any friends outside . But that was to be expected. Following the Ambition and Drive that sat at the core of Slytherin House values was never an easy road to take.

Still, despite her prickly disposition and purposeful distance from the other students, Ion had been persistent in befriending her. And wonders beyond belief, with the same determination that Gryffindors were known for, he had managed to succeed.

So while most any other students would have simply been left to struggle - while most would not have thought twice to place her preferences and need for space - Miho only gave a moment of pause before she was reaching with her hand to haul him up from his precarious position. And held on until he could properly get his footing. It was as good of an assurance over the near collision.