[She can't help but turn a little pink, especially since all the cold and wet has her skin turning a clammy pale already.]

Oh, um. [She laughs, lowering her gaze to concentrate on the stairs.] Thank you. That's so nice of you to say.

[Mercifully, they reach the top of the staircase, and Anna looks around, feeling a bit silly that she was so scared to climb a few stairs.]

Um--thank you. For helping me. I guess I just sort of froze up back there.