[ His pause is just pointed enough that it finally draws her attention to... their proximity. Her eyes widen a fraction of an inch—before she hurries to get back on her feet. ]
Ah, of course! Just so!
[ She clears her throat, probably making this more awkward than it needs to be, before—ah! She quickly extends her hand towards him to help him up. ]
Well... I am relieved that you are unharmed. I really must thank you for your timely intervention. [ Which literally could've been prevented if she'd just taken his advice in the first place, but eh. ]
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Ah, of course! Just so!
[ She clears her throat, probably making this more awkward than it needs to be, before—ah! She quickly extends her hand towards him to help him up. ]
Well... I am relieved that you are unharmed. I really must thank you for your timely intervention. [ Which literally could've been prevented if she'd just taken his advice in the first place, but eh. ]