[ She gives him a gentle smile once he finally, well, looks down. She knows her height is not very helpful in this situation. But she can tell he looks a little caught off guard by the request. ]

If you don't mind sparing a moment, yes, you. You just seem like the perfect height to paint the top of the stall.

[ Because even with the ladder, this is a struggle for her. ] Forgive me for the request, I realize now that it must be extremely sudden.