He might as well have been talking to himself because Kaine didn't hear a word, she was only there to witness her world slipping up and around as he picked her up. She squealed, twisting in his hold but Bert was given a small miracle, she didn't attempt to kick him in his chest or get the back of his head with her elbow, instead she struggled to grip the back of his shirt, and clamped onto him like a terrified spider monkey.

"What the hell! Where'd you - go? Berrrrrrrrtt!!" If nothing else she wouldn't be moving away from him anytime soon! So, hey, mission accomplished.