[oh, he is Very Large Indeed, but Rider has already shown pretty well how gentle he can be, and Linneus is quite happy to accept the help up. The difference is even more obvious with the both of them up, Linneus lingering near his side]

Mmm, usually they open themselves. [he had had to get to grips with a lot of new things here on the station. Automatic doors. Elevators.] I suppose it stands to reason they cease to do so now that I've come to expect it of them...!