[Barnabas is looking up at the hatch above them when Cid mentions blood. His attention snapping to where the other man might be looking—and indeed, that is blood. In fact, it's a lot of blood.

If they aren't quick, that'll make this impossible to climb, considering how slick blood is.]

We have not the luxury of choice. Prepare yourself, Cidolfus.

[Barnabas crosses what little space there is between him and Cid before he grabs him by the arm. Turning his own body, he pulls Cid's front to his back. Placing Cid's arm around his shoulder, he then reaches back for the other to join with the first as he bends his knees to then angle Cid onto his back into a pack strap carry as he stands once more.]

If you cannot climb, I will carry us both. Do not let go.

[And once Cid is secure, he will grab the rope and begin climbing.]