[He's not sure about that theory. Also it's a really good thing he just finished off the drink in his hand...]
What about you--[The trouble with the height difference is, maybe Aidan could adjust his weight to fall into a seated position? But Helix ends up losing his balance, dragged backwards along with Aidan. He kicks up some sand in the process of his struggle to remain upright, finding himself half-propped awkwardly in Aidan's lap. The boy gets a disgruntled look for his efforts.]