Because it'd be cruel, and you're our ally! I don't want to have to hurt you if we can find a better way to prevent it, even if it's just a matter of temporary restraint. We have to think about reducing as many risks as possible before going into the heart of Achamoth.

[ In battle, the aim is always to reduce as much loss as possible, but he's well aware he's kind of isolated in this way of thinking. Accepting total carnage doesn't come easy to him. ]