Potemkin is having a hard time focusing on what Reinhardt is actually saying compared to all the attention that's being drawn to home in on the hand on his back. Although Reinhardt lightly handles him like a puppy, Potemkin's back is in actuality massive, with Reinhardt's hand passing over a crest of muscle in particular. But it turns out to be appropriate how gentle Reinhardt is going about this, with how sensitive Potemkin seems to be to Reinhardt's touch. Potemkin is surprised at himself, because he feels his body shivering.

When Reinhardt asks him something, Potemkin has to remember to respond. He gives a firm nod. "Yes. I can stay here."