"It would have to be done before he leaves the water. We'll have to see if it's necessary." I really don't need to be persuaded much at all. "Though I do wonder if you're just trying to find a reason to keep me down here." I adjust myself to move a bit closer to him on the sofa to show that I don't mind. "We're probably safer down here, at least. I can't imagine either of them would be much good at handling stairs."