The portal closes behind them both as Stephen steps through after Peter, sealing them off into the relative peace of an empty HQ corridor. When Peter turns he's being scrutinised, Stephen's attention sharp and diagnostic: difficult to tell with the pilot's suit on, but it seems he's just shaken, not hurt.

"You've saved my life once already, we can call the tab managed. Better?"

The trip out of the jaeger looks to have done the necessary trick, but it would be stupid not to check in direct with the source.