[He rights himself with Kiehl's generous assistance. Catching himself put him very, very close to Kiehl's face. He bites his lip and steps back a pace. There's a flash of something peculiar on his face. ] I am ever grateful to have your company and service, then.

[ He can feel the wobble in his stance even like this. ] Pray allow me to walk arm in arm with you home... As embarrassing as that may be, I would prefer not to trip in public.