[ The blast buys him a few extra seconds to stretch out the conversation, which isn't nearly enough time for all the questions that are crowding his head. What does this guy mean, he can't see them? Well, not like there's time to dwell on that anyway.

They need to get out of here first, and fast. ]

I can't fight with a guy in my arms. [ Or he could, but it sure as hell would be inconvenient. ] Best case scenario is we get you back onto that boat, I'll buy you some time, and you—recover, or whatever it is you need to do.

[ Because surely this guy has something up his sleeve that made him an optimal choice for LILITH, right? ]

Unless you got a better idea.