Hmm, throwing Shinji's own words right back at him, huh? If he can dish it up, he should at least take it in turn.

"I guess I can't stop you, if it comes to that." He stays comfortably tucked away for a moment longer, keeping his face buried long enough to exhale a short breath before pulling himself away just a bit. "I want to do my best to keep your worrying to a minimum, though."