Gokudera whimpers gently in apology and sits down, looking off the roof and wondering if he could jump off safely. Again, he doesn’t think they’re too terribly high up...

At her assurance, he moves forward once again, mistaking his hands for feet. This time, however, he grips the ladder firmly as though holding it still for her, even turns his head and bits at the side of it. See? Go ahead, Aurora. He’ll come down after she’s safe below.