That nervousness was met with a big, toothy grin. "Sure!"

Kai let go of Shinji's hand, since he was going to need both of those. He gave the tree trunk a fond series of pats, peering up at the closest tree branch. "Sometimes you gotta just use your feet, but I think we can jump this one."

Taking a few steps back, Kai suddenly came charging right back. Don't blink, Shinji, cuz whoosh. The aspiring bug catcher sprung up high, grabbing on to the tree branch and planting his feet against the trunk. Gonna. Just. Hoist himself on up there!!

"... And then you can grab the other ones! With less jumping, probably."