"I know, even if I never think of you as dead weight," especially not in this situation, "It's hard not to feel that way when things have gone to Hell and seem to keep going." Which was why he picked up the spot that usually belonged to Jack despite himself, until his bond was back in a state to fill it back up. It was what they always did, as the other needed them, ready and willing even if it wasn't always a mindful switch of positions.

Reason they worked to well together, or at least one of the reasons.

A smaller nudge then, after a moment, "Charged up."