Ion scrambled a bit as she hauled him upright, trying to help aid her efforts as much as he could (which wasn't much, really). Finding himself firmly on his feet again all of the sudden, with Miho still grasping at his shoulders to steady him, he could only give her a sheepish smile.
"Thank you for your assistance, though I am sorry that it was necessary in the first place. It shouldn't have been. Even so, it's very much appreciated."
That said, he waited for her reaction--she'd be well within her rights to dismiss him after something like this, though he doubted she'd do that. She'd been patient, even receptive to his overtures of friendship lately, so she might very well hear him out, despite this exchange starting off on a slightly awkward foot.
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Ion scrambled a bit as she hauled him upright, trying to help aid her efforts as much as he could (which wasn't much, really). Finding himself firmly on his feet again all of the sudden, with Miho still grasping at his shoulders to steady him, he could only give her a sheepish smile.
"Thank you for your assistance, though I am sorry that it was necessary in the first place. It shouldn't have been. Even so, it's very much appreciated."
That said, he waited for her reaction--she'd be well within her rights to dismiss him after something like this, though he doubted she'd do that. She'd been patient, even receptive to his overtures of friendship lately, so she might very well hear him out, despite this exchange starting off on a slightly awkward foot.