[ she rushed the rest of the way over toward him, then knelt down and gave him a glance over just to make sure he wasn't hurt upon arrival. she sat back on her legs a little and sighed in relief as she saw no external injuries.

still, he seemed to be in pain of some sort. Cheria frowned. ]

That may be something best explained later ... come, let's get you dried off and warmed up. [ she took his hands in her own, standing and trying to pull him up along with her. ]

You look like you're in pain, Hubert.