Cloud blinks as, indeed, a lingering discomfort he didn't even realize was there just vanishes the moment Fred takes his hand. "Huh." Then he shrugs without letting go and, predictably, says, "Fine. Had to push it to its limits or it wouldn't be much of a test."

Then there's a pause that's only a little awkward. "Guess we should just...hold on, for now. While it's easy, might as well."