[At first, he simply blinks, as the information registers. Then he lowers his head sadly.]

Caroline... that... that is horrible. Why do you even have that feature? For what purpose? Are you unable to remove it? Nobody should have to go through that, biological or not. I... I am very sorry.

[His hand searches for hers then, seeking to hold it. Maybe with the armor on, it doesn't really count as contact?]