Oh, nope, I'm fine. [ while she's got a full backpack, she might need what's in it relatively quick, so she's keeping it close for now. but she tacks on a smile of her own when he offers. ] But maybe later? I'm hoping we're not headin' all the way out here to come back empty-handed.

[ kate hitches the strap of her bag higher on her shoulder at the thought, eyes trained on the mountainside and tower not far off in the distance. ]

Anything else I should know before we check it out? Now might be a good time.