That was a dilemma. He's looking at the way down, the pain it'll be, but not impossible. But, maybe-

"If we can make a bridge - you okay walking on water? It'll be solid." In case he needs to clarify. "Then you can get closer to see. I'll stay back and give you room."

Something is telling him it'll be better to get Rezo closer than himself, if he's the more experienced one. And hey, he's the guy talking about stabilising the animals. He'd rather leave that to Rezo than his dinky healing magic!