Okay, so that plan was a bust. Maybe he should just cut his losses here, and deal with his position as long as he can, if trying to get her to loosen up that hold is just going to get her to redouble her efforts.

It's... fine? This is Fine. He'll just get started moving again, trying to hustle along a bit faster this time. Please don't squeeze him any harder as he does his best to rush them both the rest of the way!