[He understands, and welcomes the embrace. Sure, it would never get anywhere, but there was comfort there despite the sharp, insistant pain.]

Don't apologize. I just. [sigh.] I just really don't care anymore! Kraken's exist--fine!

[At least they were in one piece. As much as he wanted to prolong the embrace, he knew that it was risky.] Come on, Goldie. [Awkward pat on her shoulder.] We need to keep moving.