Just the answer he wanted. And really, he didn't expect a negative, but something about asking confirmation seems good for positivity. They could use that, in a place like this.

"Yeah, go ahead. Just make sure you stay on the path, or else something will probably pop up and kill you, if not both of us." Him, he goes over to start pushing the first block. He leaves his case right where it is, too; it's easier than trying to carry it at the same time, plus it keeps his path illuminated.