She should have weighed more, leaning against him, was his first thought, and it made his heart ache with both sympathy and worry, pulling his chest tight. But he just let out a breath, sliding his arm around her and giving her a warm, one armed sideways hug.

"Ain't a doubt in my mind you'll wipe the floor with me, Gunny," he murmured, and it was in the fondest tone it possibly could be.