In the absence of any clear commands from Dr. Octavius, and with no clear threat present (he told them to rescue this man, so maybe he's not dangerous?), the arms are more open to instruction from someone else, and clever enough to understand more subtle suggestions. The ground isn't far off, so they lower both men, but Dr. Octavius is clearly sagging. They're not about to let him collapse, so he hangs from the harness around his torso, feet on the ground but not really supporting him. Daredevil, released, will have to support himself. The arms aren't that generous, they only care about the well being of one person in the world.
He's definitely a solid man, and he gives a hiss of pain the first time Daredevil starts trying to prop him up. An actuator echoes the hiss, claw whipping closer. "...No. No, it's... leave it." His voice is rough, but his tone is firm. "He's trying to help." It's not Matt he's talking to. The claw lowers, subdued.
This time he hands off the briefcase to a claw, and makes some effort to carry his own weight. He's not only solid, but tall, and when the arm that was supporting him contracts to hide under the long coat, he sags heavily against Daredevil and may send them both staggering. "They're... heavy." He wheezes in explanation. That's an understatement.
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He's definitely a solid man, and he gives a hiss of pain the first time Daredevil starts trying to prop him up. An actuator echoes the hiss, claw whipping closer. "...No. No, it's... leave it." His voice is rough, but his tone is firm. "He's trying to help." It's not Matt he's talking to. The claw lowers, subdued.
This time he hands off the briefcase to a claw, and makes some effort to carry his own weight. He's not only solid, but tall, and when the arm that was supporting him contracts to hide under the long coat, he sags heavily against Daredevil and may send them both staggering. "They're... heavy." He wheezes in explanation. That's an understatement.