[it's probably only the weight against him that keeps him upright, pinned to the tree, because there definitely isn't a lot of strength in Ticky's legs. His hand is tugged out easily drops limply to the side while he tilts his head down, face pressed against the rough but cool bark, and catches his breath a bit.

Pulling Kazuma out of him probably would be a good idea, but he's at exactly that point of exhaustion where moving just enough to make things easier for yourself is still a little too much effort.]