[ There is no pretending that a part of Alphinaud wishes he could both help the young boy and use what healing he can to help Alkaid all at the same time. But inevitably, he is forced to concede that she is right. Once they've freed the boy and gotten him to safety, then he can direct his attention to her.

He does not like it, but there is nothing else to be done. ]

Afterwards... [ He echoes her words, fixing her with his best determined stare before he also extends a hand to the boy. ]

Yes, it will not take us long at all, and we will make sure you are safe and looked after. [ He does not bother with words such as everything will be all right, because there is no way for him to promise that and live up to that, so he keeps his words limited to what he can promise and act on. ]

Now, are you able to move at all? [ He wishes to know if he is hurt and thus unable to move of his own volition. If so, then he will simply have to move more of the rubble and debris, while also keeping Alkaid from pushing herself too hard. He would be a fine friend indeed if he did not do his best to help the boy and her. ]