[Except... how would riding on his back help? At least in her mind, she visualized digging her feet into the ground and attempting to drag herself, should the key try to jerk him around, or into a tree or two.]
Then I wouldn't be much help trying to slow you down. Uh, here-
[There is some noticeable hesitation. Why? She can't figure it out. She's spent the night at his place before. Walked around his apartment in her PJs. And none of that struck her as odd. Honestly, though, she'd be hesitating grabbing anyone like this, even Jude. So, really, she's just overthinking it. After a moment of deliberation, she reaches around his waist, wrapping her arms tightly around him, pressing herself fully against his back. All right. See, no big deal? It's just like she's giving him a big hug.
A big, awkward hug.
Then she digs her heels into the ground.]
Okay, that should do it. I hope.
[Spirits... if he makes any stupid, teasing remark about this she really will buy him a tank for his frog form. It doesn't help that she already feels herself flushing with embarrassment.]
... And don't you dare open your mouth or I'll forcefully close it for you.
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Then I wouldn't be much help trying to slow you down. Uh, here-
[There is some noticeable hesitation. Why? She can't figure it out. She's spent the night at his place before. Walked around his apartment in her PJs. And none of that struck her as odd. Honestly, though, she'd be hesitating grabbing anyone like this, even Jude. So, really, she's just overthinking it. After a moment of deliberation, she reaches around his waist, wrapping her arms tightly around him, pressing herself fully against his back. All right. See, no big deal? It's just like she's giving him a big hug.
A big, awkward hug.
Then she digs her heels into the ground.]
Okay, that should do it. I hope.
[Spirits... if he makes any stupid, teasing remark about this she really will buy him a tank for his frog form. It doesn't help that she already feels herself flushing with embarrassment.]
... And don't you dare open your mouth or I'll forcefully close it for you.
[Better yet, she'll warn him anyway.]