[He blinks, then nods, looking closely at Nephry's face. She was pale and her her lips were starting to turn purple. He pulled her a little closer to his side and rubbed his hand up and down her arm, to get her warmed up more.]

Then I'm afraid this is the best I can do until that man shows up to help you. [And that is why he closed his eyes and looked away. He can't do anything to help, again. He didn't care if death wasn't permanent here. One person from his past lost was enough. He's not losing another.]

You should at least rest your eyes for a while, Nephry. I'll be here to rouse you if anything happens.