[ she flashes him a wink, just as she releases her helper-- who turns out to be a rather cheery Steelix. ]

Hey, Crystal, we're gonna play ladder for a sec-- can you put your head up by those two?

[ the Steelix obliges, tail waving happily, and Rise takes a step back, calling back up to Marui. ]

Climb on! She's steadier than she looks!