You oughtn't worry yourself so much over my health. I told you I was a former acrobat, didn't I? ( granted, that was long before his health complications arose, but details. ) I can handle much more than this easily.

( he waves a hand, dismissive. he's fine. )

Regardless, very few things in life are worth doing if there isn't much risk involved. But if you're truly that nervous and require a hand to hold, I don't mind taking up a ride that's a little more leisurely on the monsieur's behalf.