He quirked an eyebrow at her, frowning slightly. She was either trying to be stubborn by insisting she could walk or he had done something wrong. She didn't look upset, however, so he assumed she was stubborn. Pulling the tie on his boot tighter, he touched the loops under the tongue then rose. After giving her a long appraising look, he finally nodded.<br/><br/>"Alright, but the second I think you are straining your injuries, I'm picking you up. Deal?" He held out his hands, ready to help her stand.