[He frowns and lightly touches his shoulder as she explains this, fully knowing that it was adrenaline and nerves keeping the full effects at bay for the moment. Motion hurt, putting weight on his arm hurt. That was all he knew for the moment, until they were in calmer terrain.]

...I've been smacked around by that thing all ready, Goldie. Might not be much help through this. Which is the easiest option?