It takes him a little longer than usual, simply because that's a brand new point of pressure put to his limits, but still there's no longer than a few seconds' pause, during which he takes deep breaths, slow and calming, feeling his heart settle down in his chest again. Finally, he nods, eyes opening as he tilts his head down just enough that he can look at her.

"Alright. I'm... yes, alright."

As much a reassurance as an answer to her very near plea from moments ago. The mere thought is driving him crazy, he doesn't think he could erase the mental image from his head, no matter how hard he tried.

"Just go slowly. Please."