While not hurt, both Victoria and Richard spend a few moments grumbling before even attempting to get up. She then flails a little at being nudged, but then gets back to her feet quickly enough, sniffing the other dog curiously.
Richard's just starting to push himself up when he realises the torch is above him now, slightly blinding him after being used to the darkness. Ah, a young peasant woman. He now feels rather foolish, but he accepts her hand nonetheless, getting to his feet and brushing himself off a little.
"I am fine, thank you, kind lady," he answers, straightening impressively and trying to make up for that embarrassing introduction.
also I only now noticed the alliteration you were doing
Richard's just starting to push himself up when he realises the torch is above him now, slightly blinding him after being used to the darkness. Ah, a young peasant woman. He now feels rather foolish, but he accepts her hand nonetheless, getting to his feet and brushing himself off a little.
"I am fine, thank you, kind lady," he answers, straightening impressively and trying to make up for that embarrassing introduction.