[He nods, forcing a half-smile to cover up his nervousness.]

Sure. There's probably nothin' down there--a lotta the dangerous stuff is probably waitin' in the city or back at the front lines.

[Hopefully. Of course, that doesn't mean it'll be fun when they start getting closer to entering the city.

He's a little embarrassed at how relieved he is that she offers. He nods and takes the case.]

Thanks. I'll tell you if it's all clear.

[And then he jumps. It's not a long enough fall to be dangerous, but he doesn't manage to catch himself. She'll probably hear him cursing before he calls up that it's safe to come down.]