He's more gentle about it this time, but still Neji in that he doesn't give her time to protest, letting a hand come around under her knees to lift her up bridal-style, supporting her weight at the shoulders and knees to do what he could to keep pressure off her back. A few steps, and he lowers her to sit atop the counter and take a respectful step back, giving Ino a look. "Let me know if there is any way I can render assistance."
no subject