Eric was still fearful for her, but if she says is true, then why worry? Heck, he had every right to be worried! She was now his responsibility! But getting back to Loki was his top priority now. Cupping the sides of her face with his hands, he leaned in, and affectionately kissed her forehead. "I'll be back", he finally said to her sorrowfully, before letting his grip slip as he began to start climbing down the side of the ship, and into the dingy below. Eventually, he took his muscle to row himself away.