She says she's doing it for him, and while that's worse, selfishly, it does feel nice for someone to care about him that much. Especially someone he does care for himself. She says it's for him, to keep him safe and it of trouble. Were they in Fodlan, he would insist that wasn't necessary. But here, everything is completely different. He *could* die if his alter attacks someone too powerful, he *has* suffered injury, and he *will* eventually suffer consequences if things continue this way. But Nina sacrificing her body isn't what he wants for a solution.

"I forgive you. I will figure something out... A better solution... For now, rest."

Their cab soon pulls up, and he holds her in the back seat. The driver glances at him with fear and anger. When they arrive at the clinic, he pays double what the fare is and apologizes for the blood. As he rushes her inside, he tries to think of what to say. He found her on the street after an assault...?