It's tempting for her to refuse the help, she's climbed a mountain in worse conditions, she can get down a couple of steps, but she's so relieved to finally get some relief from the storm that she didn't give much thought to taking his hand. It's warm against the cold, even though the gloves. He's always warm though, to her, even when he's shaking and shivering in the snow.

She doesn't say a word as she steps inside though, her teeth clenched against the cold. The cave is incredibly dark after being out in the white snow, and Celes is momentarily blinded, feeling her way down the stairs with Locke's hand there to guide her.