[Well... they'll cross that bridge when they get to it, whether literally or not. It would be too much to hope that the exit, if one was up there, would have a safe way to descend upon... whatever was out there. He could try to use his magic to break their fall, but it'd probably wind up with Makoto needing to carry him home, and he didn't want to burden her like that.

... but, again, all of that worrying can wait once they actually find the thing! He nods at her urging, investigating the ceiling above them to find any possible entrances to the attic. He had an idea, but...]

Is it possible for you to lift me up? I think with our heights combined, we can probably find any strings leading the ceiling door, but I don't want to put extra stress on your leg, either.

[Because, yes, he hadn't forgotten about that crack on her shin! But without a ladder close at hand, this was the fastest way they could go about searching for a way up there.]