[quote=@TheHangedMan]
David shot up immediately and without a word. His instincts were acting up again. Approaching the tree he did what he (arguably) did best:

Play the hero.

Putting just bit of strength in his legs, he jumped up and reached the spot where Autumn was at. He stretched out a hand. "Here," he called out, "just stay calm."
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Autumn's eyes popped open upon hearing Davids voice. Wha-..How had he gotten up there so quickly? She glanced at the hand held out to her and gulped. He wanted her to let go of the trunk? But she would fall! She gazed at him with wide eyes, feeling her breath hitch in her throat. She..She couldn't do it! Her eyes squeezed closed again. After a few seconds of taking deeps breaths she opened her eyes again and reached out a shaky hand and grasped David's tightly.