"I happen to have excellent puppy eyes, I'll have you know. I only release them at the most dire of circumstances. Y'know...for maximum effect."

He doesn't mind the continued hug. It's a good hug, and an important hug. At the apology, he shrugs his shoulders into it a little.

"I don't mind so much. The- the way I see it? I get a lot more out of it, you guys are worth everything this place puts us through. I've got no regrets being here."