"... yeah." It's said to both of them, acknowledging both the situation and the apology. But Izuku's right. If he has fire, she's safe there because it's probably fireproof. If he gets up close in a fight, he won't drop her or possibly accidentally punch something in the hand holding her.

While it might be awkward, it's at least reasonable. And at least Kido's power hides them so that they can take this slow and steady, as opposed to going full tilt.

"Just... try not to add more, if you can help it."