Oh no he didn't. Thatch was well used to nakama being reckless and stupid and Espio being just as idiotic only help endear him. Besides which, Thatch's arms were longer. He reached over the space and pulled the Chameleon into said arms holding him tight.

"There is no escape from our love. Accept it, you little pink bastard," he said happily, if with a somewhat maniacal tone.