Clunky and makes no logical sense. Yes, he might eventually be happy and less worried about Runt's "being alive" condition. But I don't know how many people worry about that while in the middle of a massive hurricane.
And for the love of Dominic Nimmel. Hold on to things that you believe are keeping you from immediate death! He never acts like a real person, because he knows the plot will save him, and it's so dumb.