[Kratos probably wants personal space, which is the only reason Richard doesn't crouch down to his level. That is a little bit more in-your-face, while this keeps a certain distance.

Wryness is met with a certain warm humour. Richard doesn't like being forced to touch people for his health either. But he deals.] It is a lack of choice we are asked to accept with grace. Will you permit me to help you to some place where you can stage your rebellion against hugs in privacy? This is no place to be ill.