[ for as long as he feels some physical connection of her fingers on him, he keeps his own hands where they are, steady at her shoulders assuming she needs all the assistance while readjusting her balance back to normal. even when she does withdraw her hand from his arm, he keeps his palms hovering close just to be ready in case she ends up tipping over as a result of unsteady ground or any lasting dizziness from the fall. ]

I'll have to sweet talk to management when I can then, get them to smooth those out. Shouldn't have to risk you getting hurt like that.

[ though if he could, he'd just as easily stand guard at the foot of these steps endlessly just to make sure young men like her don't face any risks in getting down these stairs, in darkness or light.

when she makes mention of her keys, the small subtle glow of the phone's light giving some shine upon the stairs, sanji is quick to step forward, carefully moving past her as he lowers himself on his knees on the bottom step, beginning to pat around on the higher steps. ] Don't you worry. I'll find them for you. [ he turns his head, his own face now visible in the gentle light, though still unable to see her. still, he gives a confident, easy going smile her way. ] You just stay right there and if you can cast that bit of light for me, I'll make sure you don't have to go through the trouble.