"Bold move," Barcus says, still smiling, but he cannot imagine any situation where he would climb a larger person's body without prior invitation. Well...maybe a flood. Scrambling for safety would be undignified, but there's no dignity in drowning, either.

From his perch, he has a better view of Ashton's face than before, as well, and finds himself admiring their eyes for a moment, even as the discussion moves on to punching things. He gives a little snort of amusement at the mental image. "Usually walls or enemies? But occasionally other inanimate objects and neutral parties bear the brunt of your wrath, as well?"

"I wish I'd had you on my side when I tried to go adventuring. The goblins wouldn't have stood a chance."