Garth'zel blinks but immediately wraps an arm around Ezra. He probably should have expected that burrowing attempt.

"Saying you want to be glued to my side permanently instead of having a day to explore on your own?" he teases gently. "Better if you can take care of yourself until I can get there to help instead of being completely reliant on me, isn't it?"

Yes, he'd be there as soon as he could, but better if Ezra is able to try to minimize the amount of trouble he's in for as long as possible to buy Garth'zel enough time to reach him.