[ that ... wasn't a response he was expecting. it's enough to give him pause, and lop blinks before looking thoughtfully down at the mud. ]

Ah, no. That's not quite it. I think I could probably jump off to dry ground. I was just ... startled.

[ his cheek tinges a little pink at that last word. it's embarrassing admitting how badly he reacted to the shock, and lop definitely looks sheepish as he continues. ]

Thank you, though. It's kind of you to offer. [ wait a second. ] Um -- but. May I ask what you meant by 'take care of it?'