I've had worse. Some bandaging and healing once I'm back in my usual shape will be enough; I just don't dare switch back until we're sure the city's clear.

[he sets about finishing off what's left as well; heavy blows of his front legs are enough. he doesn't want to go so far as to actually bite them; it feels like he's going too far into actual malevolent dragon behavior if he does that.

when he finished and gets a better look at 9S, he actually does note the rip and shake his head a little]

...I can't heal machinery, but if any water got in there, I can get it out again.