[ give him a moment or two to get used to the feel of it. he flexes his hands around the handle, getting a feel for how different this is. it isn't particularly uncomfortable, but he's not so sure how he'll feel about being so far off the ground without knowing exactly what's keeping him up there and that someone can fix it. ]

I think so. [ he gives her a wry sort of look, accentuated just slightly with wariness. it isn't enough to indicate fear, more a sense of being uncomfortable. ] So, if I happen to slip off, is there anything to prevent me from breaking my neck at my landing point?

[ he might be teasing her, but he's also pretty serious. he'd like to know what he's getting himself into here. ]