[Whoops—! He almost falls in with her as the snow also begins to give way, but he quickly adjusts so that he can pull her out without either of them falling back in.]

Skating... It shouldn't be too hard, it's no different than coming back to ride a horse or bicycle. [However she might know the phrase.

But then he's a little surprised by the hug, looking down at her with slightly widened eyes before his expression softens. With an arm going around her, he smiles a little.]

...Yeah, I am, too. ...And sorry about earlier.

[About being a grumpy sourpuss.]