Lee, on the other hand, enjoyed him some physical contact, whether with friends or lady-friends, even though he spent most of his time living along in his balloon. It had taught him to cherish what he did get, so this place was really rather pleasant to him.
But more than that, he was one to generally move to help someone who looked like they were in trouble. Since he hadn't yet experienced any withdrawl, the sight of someone staggering sideways as if he might run into a wall prompted the lanky aeronaut to duck under Javert's arm to support him.
Lee Scoresby, His Dark Materials :)
But more than that, he was one to generally move to help someone who looked like they were in trouble. Since he hadn't yet experienced any withdrawl, the sight of someone staggering sideways as if he might run into a wall prompted the lanky aeronaut to duck under Javert's arm to support him.
"Whoops, careful there, fella."