[He actually isn't expecting it not to be squishy, so he giggles when it happens and Peter speaks, still grinning.]

Awww, strong boy, huh? Makes my life easier. You wanna run out there and get bitten, makes my life easier. 'Mm not a healer though so keep that shit in mind. Just come runnin' when you find something too big to kill and I'll disintegrate it for ya.

[He winks like it's a joke, when it decidedly isn't.]