[ Ben just stares as he watches. At least, the process doesn't seem to hurt Goose - and noted. This is a flerken. His mouth remains open, then he, slowly, goes back down to kneeling on Goose's level. ]

We're similar, you and I. [ He tilts his head. ] But you're better if you can transport people. I can't do that.

[ He puts out his hand again, to see if Goose will let him go back to petting, then looks up at Carol. ]

I'm fine with some discomfort if it means we have a way of transporting.