Hugging feels a bit awkward and uncomfortable, but whatever. Kankri pats Kurloz's back gingerly, trying to reassure him in return.

"I've been as well as can be expected, I suppose," he replies, snagging a glass of fruit juice from a passing Avox. He murmurs a quiet thanks; it still unnerves him deeply, seeing these people brought low for his expediency. "Our captors are awful people, as are some of our fellow captives, but...many of them are kind, even considerate and likable. They do their best to make things better. How have you been finding it so far? If there's anything you need to ask, you may consider me at your disposal, of course."