[ It's not dangerous if he's more than capable of catching a person who might tumble off the top of the ladder. Surely, the efficiency of getting the other person up the ladder without them doing the legwork outweighed him asking permission. Nor is it irresponsible if he's able to break another's fall with his arms.

But as for whether or not it was impolite -- well. He doesn't really have to say much for himself there. ]

Okay. I suppose you're not wrong about any of that.

[ His tone is flat. He makes no indication on whether or not it bothers him to get schooled by someone who's at least fourteen times younger than him. ]

But can you reach the moulding? They want the balloons attached to it.