[ and that is a shame because she is most certainly not a burden to sebastian. he enjoys her company and her friendship. ] Let me help then. [ as he'd not like for her to get scolded, and he can only imagine the things rumpelstiltskin might do to her for having dropped one his precious potions. ]

...you need not ask. [ sets a hand out her shoulder and gives it a reassuring squeeze. ] Is that not what friends do, Belle, help one another. I am offering to help because it's what I want to do. [ gives her a small smile as he gets to his feet. ] ...you have been through a lot, leave this to me. [ rolls up his sleeves as he heads for the door. he'll have this mess tidied up in no time at all. ]