[Commenting on the blush would mean that Jamil might have to acknowledge that Kalim's reaction - the squawk, the laughter, the way Kalim threw his arms around him - made him want to blush. This was a mistake. He hadn't, somehow, anticipated Kalim enjoying it.

But dropping him would mean revealing his disquieted he was by Kalim's reaction, or something, and so the only thing Jamil can do is shift his grip to make Kalim a bit more comfortable and secure in his arms, or...something.]

Careful, Kalim. If you move around too much then we both might end up falling over.

[...or...something.]

And if you knock us both over there's no words for how angry I'll be.

[...or...something, all of this might be a little bit undermined by the fact he's striding onward, Kalim in his arms. Sooner or later he'll get tired, but hopefully they'll reach the fountain, the kitchen for two coconuts to go, or find Carpet before that happens.]

Do you need anything before we go? [To drown you.]