He had considered tying something to both their wrists but that comes with its own inconveniences and dangers.

Holding hands was the safest and most straightforward solution, he felt.

Since it was like that, he didn't feel any embarrassment at all about reaching out to take his hand.

In this darkness he could only see vague shapes--slightly darker shadows outlined against the darkness, so he reached out slowly. Still, the moment his fingers touched Walter's hand he grabbed it in a firm grip.

"It's too bad neither of us has light magic. Perhaps that could have done something about this darkness."