[ He'll easily place another hand on her hip to help steady her. ]

Feel free to hold on, if you want. Or if you want to be carried, it could be easier.

[ At her words, there's a bit of silence. He kind of doesn't want to joke about it, because it made him feel so strongly, and if anything had happened to her...

Though, at the least he does understand it's her way of coping with it. ]

Doubt it'd be the type of hard drink I'd like, so I'll gladly pass.