"I've had worse," he admitted with a rueful smile, getting his good leg under him before taking her hand and using the leverage to pull himself upright.

Down the alley, someone groaned.

"I, uh. I think there's a good chance somebody's called the cops," he told her, testing his weight on his prosthetic, just to make sure the socket hadn't shifted or come loose. Luckily, it was fine.