Is he serious? Brenda is about to protest that she will be just fine but she knows that just isn't true.

"If you say so," the woman says deciding protesting was the height of stupidity. Climbing up so she won't fall or hurt him is actually easy. He may even hear the creak of the joint of her knee brace as she settles into place.

"That's slightly more rare. People who do that tend to go.... more than slightly unhinged." He may not be able to see her but there is a hint of distaste in her voice.