... Right. [ And what can she say in response to that? It's true, of course, but it's not as though he had any obligation to protect her to that extent. She's not his lord, she's not his classmate, she's not even really his friend, because she's had very little interactions with him. But he hadn't even hesitated to take the blow for her, despite it all. It's either kindness or foolishness, and Lana does know Dedue is no fool.

Still, they don't have time to ruminate on morality, so she gives a quick nod in response. ] I can keep going. Remire shouldn't be far from here... I'm sure the others will be waiting for us. [ So saying, she rises from the forest floor, dusts off her uniform, then holds out a hand to help Dedue back up. ] I don't have much magic left in me, so let's tread cautiously. I don't want to see you hurt again.