[Chris definitely wouldn't have thought it either; he'd never disliked Emily, but they hadn't exactly had a lot in common to talk about before. Of course the situation here has changed things, and for once the way they've been changed isn't bad.]
Urgh, that involves standing up.
[But the complaint isn't serious, and he moves to get to his feet before offering a hand to help Emily up, if she wants to take it. He doesn't want her tumbling into the lake the moment she's standing, after all.]
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Urgh, that involves standing up.
[But the complaint isn't serious, and he moves to get to his feet before offering a hand to help Emily up, if she wants to take it. He doesn't want her tumbling into the lake the moment she's standing, after all.]
I think coffee's a good plan when we get back.