He doesn't need to do that. It irks her a little that she has to swallow that assurance, as this is at least movement. It's a concern for something immediate and tangible that he can correct, something, anything, under his complete control. If this is what can be fretted about, she'll leave it be even if it's silly. And even in this, really, quite sweet.

"I'm sorry it's like this, Soldat. I really am, and I wish there were more I could do..."

Useless, but necessary. Running theme.

"Still love you. Still here."