3 is just going to cling tight to 2 and never let go. That's what's happening here, one hand skittering over burlap as if to check and make sure that their friend was alright, really okay, as they nodded their acceptance of the apology.

They had seen humans! There were so many! Also did you see the sky 2? Look at it! There's clouds and birds and it's so very blue! Don't mind 3 pointing enthusiastically at it to emphasize because it's Very Important that 2 sees how great the sky is.