[Wonderful, he isn't crushing the little girl, therefore he doesn't have to feel bad taking advantage of the balance she provides. It's seriously a huge help and even if his knees still wiggle just a little bit, it's a noticeable difference than how he was before.]

Hey, I've seen all sorts of sea monsters, and I can tell ya right now, they don't NEED a reason to be...whatever. Why not a horse? Maybe they got sea carriages they need haulin'.

[His tone is rather serious and matter-of-factly, but he shows his hand pretty quick when he opens one of his eyes and gives her another grin.

This man

might be a goober.]