If you break your leg, I will carry you home, just like you did me when I lost my shoes in the maze.

[ so, so long ago. katherine had liked it when he had carried hre and she can only hope another opportunity arises for that to happen again. but if he needs her to scoop him up into her arms, well... she's happy to turn traditional roles on their heels.

she gently tugs this time, mindful of his legs. ]

Be slow and lean over. Quicksand doesn't like it when you pull yourself out on an angle.