Yeah, I think that might be what the author meant. When the focus is clearly on the comfort, not on the hurt and when there is little hurt to trigger the comfort. Exactly, what are they comforting then?

Ohhh, that's an interesting thought. I can totally imagine her being shocked by that event. I can see Clint reassuring her that he's going to be okay, that he'll be fine.

And I would love to see that written!