( he lifts his eyebrows, smiling after a moment. it would be so easy to tease, right now, but he's done that enough so far today. )

Why apologise? Hug if you feel like hugging, just try not to pick awkward times like mid fight or when we're all trying to swim a river or something.

( after saying, he grins. )

We gonna move this thing or not, my friend?

( ! CUE ZEWUJUN ARRIVING... TIMELINE CONVERGENCE )