[Upon realizing that what he'd grabbed was not, in fact, a 'what' but a 'who', he endeavored not to lean too heavily on her, especially when he realized that she was significantly smaller and slighter than himself.]

Yes... that would likely be for the best.

[Fortunately for both of them there's a bench nearby, and soon, Hermes is safely seated, if still dizzy.]

Thank you. And my apologies. [That last bit is offered with a somewhat sheepish smile.] This is hardly the first impression I wished to make on anyone here.