Theo seemed almost about to growl at Niki when Greg appeared and his paranoid worries vanished. He relaxed in Niki's hug and responded in like to Greg's jovial tone, reaching for Greg's hand and painstakingly pulling himself up, a move that taxed him pitifully.
"You're okay." he said breathlessly, feeling Greg's face and chest to reassure himself. "They didn't, no tears, no bruising... they didn't get you." he sounded relieved.