Gadriel remembers his own Aspirant time, and how important competition was, but also how important encouragement was as well.

He looks at the first obstacle. "If your concern is that you will fall, I can catch you." Even if they fell together, Gadriel would take the landing on his armor, which was not comfortable, but hardly dangerous, even if he lost his footing entirely. "Or I could go ahead and catch you." It's his choice.