[It works. It works because he's allowing it to work and he's allowing himself to act his age and rely on someone else. He knows Rei will be fine. He doesn't have to worry about that. But there's a sheepish grin.]

Right...okay, no more disappearing on my own. [Unless absolutely necessary, but he's not going to add that part.] ...think it's okay if I just stay here a while until his body's gone? Then I'll head back to where everyone else is. I promise.