“Yeah, yeah.” He can’t entirely hide that little smile as he lifts the trio up where they can settle on his shoulder. “As I said, not my fault if you fall.”

He keeps his hand in place until the trio have disembarked and then is actually rather careful about resituating himself so as not to jostle them too much. With him settled, they should be able to settle. That jutting chest of his might make for a nice view...