While she was going over the matter of their altercation by detail, he let her work it out. It didn't annoy or offend him, though...he also didn't claim to understand it. Still, it was an odd predicament. Even by his standards. He'd attempted the spell necessary to break the fabric between realities and yet he'd come upon nothing. That was also disconcerting.
The embrace was also unexpected, though not unpleasant. The display of joy was very welcome...he liked being able to make others happy. It was not something he could explain, but he still returned the embrace, albeit awkwardly.
He smiled faintly. "You're very welcome," he said, tone sincere. "And you could, but...I assume Delphine would take umbrage with that."