"Not sure what that is, but I'd be perfectly willing, except that you're too tall for it."

Or, well, he'd need to hold her weight more securely than his skinny arms might be capable of, and that can always be tested at a later date when they're not making quite the first impression on each other.

"Sure you're fine with this? Where anyone might see?"

They won't, not as she's drawing him over to a tiny gap in the undergrowth that'll be fine for their purposes, if he'll agree. No sharp rocks, so whoever has to be on their back, the worst they'll get is leaves in their hair. Easily fixed. Easy to coax them both down to their knees at present. The water residue from the spring might leave a faint chill, but his body is warm. All the more reason to stay close.