[ Grunt's struggle is neither particularly amusing (Akihiko doesn't laugh- wouldn't really laugh at someone's misfortune,) nor particularly distressing (he's not in any sort of danger,) though the pieces of rock falling are a little worrying- Akihiko sidesteps a particularly large one rolling down the side of the cavern. He sighs, turns towards Grunt but doesn't approach just yet- ]

It's just a lizard, it won't hurt you.

[ Much as he would like to- much as tempting it is, he doesn't relax and cross his arms, because with Grunt acting the way he is, it's entirely possible Akihiko will need to duck out of the way at some point or another. Still, it's not enough to stop him from pointing out- ]

And it's entirely possible that the more you struggle, the tighter it holds on.