[He sees her little smile and returns it with a soft one of his own. Bravery isn't an absence of fear - its action in the face of fear. He knows it takes courage for her to put herself out there and he admires that.]

Food afterward sounds fine. It's been a while since I've had fair food. We'll get as much junk as we can handle. [He gives her shoulder another squeeze and starts them heading in the right directon. He does move his hand at his side though.]

Of course you can hang on to my shirt. I don't mind. Unless it would be easier for you to hold my hand.