[Deal with it because this is just how it is at the moment. She shifts her grip and reaches for his hand rather than simply tug him around by his arm.]
Come on, then. It's this way. [Ai starts leading them, away from the tree. She looks over her shoulder at him and there's a hint of a smile on her face that can probably be heard in the light-heartedness of her next words.] I promise I won't walk you into anything.