Thankfully, he doesn't, seeing how he's steadying himself against Pig before the little Mudbray gets a chance. It's still a difficult moment, considering how forceful the damn beasts can be. When he simply continues to push against his knees like that, it's inevitable. While Childermass won't be knocked over, he will let go of Pig and go down on one knee to bring himself to Butcher's level.

"Oh, cut it you, you fool," he mutters, reaching out to ruffle that blue mane of his. He does look back up towards Pig after that, however, because he knows what she's looking for. "I'm sorry, Pig. He..." God. How much do these creatures truly understand? Baker always came off as able to comprehend. Is that true for all of them? He sighs. "Lambert didn't make it out, Pig, but we are going to find him."