"OK." He shoulders his bag and shifts it so the weight of his shield is against his back. Then he holds out his hands, waits for her to open her arms, and carefully hoists her up by her hips.

He's strong, but gentle. He wouldn't drop her. Soon, she's propped up on his shoulders, legs dangling around either side of his neck. He pauses before straightening up. "How's that? Comfortable?"