I heard you cry out. [That's more or less true, but he's still kind of bullshitting] My hearing's pretty good, but I haven't been able to navigate my way out of.... wherever we are.

[He lets her lean against him, but bends down to retrieve the cane he'd had to drop to catch her, using it to feel the roots and ground around them both]

That sounds like an excellent idea, Sansa. They say two heads are better than one.

[And he can make sure she's safe]