It's all the running.

_{[ He grinned at her, some of his usual brightness showing through and he gave what he thought was a comforting squeeze to her as they fumbled their way through the woods. They worked their way slowly, doing his best not to stumble and unbalance her. ]}

Thanks for coming out here, you know. Or, stumbling on me anyways.

_{[ It had been someone he knew, which was small relief. ]}