[There's a small smile as she stands up and before he turns around. With the immediate problems taken care of, relief sets in, slow and seeping. Apprehension still clenches his gut, but Mikoto's presence loosens its hold. At least he has someone he can rely on here.

A giggle startles him. He looks up; one of the classmates caught the smile and looks at him knowingly. Immediately, it disappears and he stands up, following after Mikoto.]

Nothing happened. [he shrugs while he speaks, waiting for her to climb down before starting himself] Everyone just left. First you, then Yusuke and Keiko. The only ones left were me and Blue.

[Finally, she's down far enough he can start his own descent.]