[ It's alright; pride is a pretty robust thing, and it'll grow back.

Ryoji is a lot stronger than he looks, having to hold her up with his own strength, as gravity and the weight of water in her clothes still try to drag her back down. Yet, he's unwavering, tilting his chin up towards the sky that they can finally see, and glances back down towards Lux. ]

It really was just ice, but following your guidance, it was able to melt. Hold on tight, alright? I won't let you fall.

[ This is something he can promise a lot better than his own falling, but he also hardly gives Lux time to process because up they go ]