As long as he's taking the lifeline and keeping afloat. (This is where you reel them in or cut them loose, depending. This is where - )

"We will, and you - you're still getting out of here. There's going to be an end to this performance." How far they'll be pushed in the meantime is...not something he can predict or control, so he isn't going to dwell on it.

"Let's sort out the rest of your clothes."