Without biotics, Kaidan has to put more of his back into shifting weights than he otherwise would, but letting York take the strain off his injured leg is worth a few grunts as he helps get the bar weighted to the younger man's specifications.

It's easier to be active, giving them both a little more distance, as he replies just as quietly that "I... well, I can't really blame you. OpSec. Logical call to only tell the ones going with you."