After pulling Charles up (or, rather, acting as a stabilizer while Charles pulls himself up), Kieran stands off to the side, rubbing an arm as he considers the question.

"Kinda, yeah. I-If you don't mind."

Logically, he knows that it's not much to ask, but after being treated like a burden for pretty much his entire adult life, it's tough to petition for little favors (times of desperation aside). Proving yourself as useful doesn't tend to go well if you're also proving yourself as a pain in the ass.

"But I can bring us from there! Promise!"