"It's up to you," Lotte said, shrugging. Admitting she'd feel a bit better with him at her side seemed awkward though - telling someone that they felt safe around them, tended to be. She gave him a small smile and moved to the stairs, flashlight swinging downwards. She stuck to the right side of the stairs, her left hand free.
A few steps down, she looked back, seeing where he was before reaching for his hand and giving it a small, squeeze before letting go. "Thanks, though."