-Grace-
I was so surprised when he suggested I climb on his back, but it was clear that if we wanted to make it to the top, he needed to have both his hands free. I had to admit I was impressed by the strength he possessed. While the hill was steep and the ground slippery, he still managed, with me on his back, to climb all the way to the top. He even made sure we were a good few feet from the hill, before he lowered me back to the ground, and I slowly let go of him.
“In how much pain are you in?” he asked.
I was still looking at him, admiration most likely showing in my eyes. I was certain he would not treat me as nicely as he did after the stunt I had just pulled. No, I believed he would lecture me, maybe even yell at me, but he kept the good knight act.
“It is not too bad, but I mos
