Ashton was already chuckling to themself over the whole thing but now? Now they had to breath or else they were going to be choking on their own spit out of surprise. They aren't laughing at Barcus per say but at the entire exchange.

"You can perch on my shoulders however is comfortable for you." They finally calm themself down to more of a quiet giggle. "Orym usually just sorta springs up but he has special boots."