Minutes earlier…
'Zydrax, wake Elisa up. we need to reopen the portal'
[I can't do that]
'What? Why?'
[You saved her from utter annihilation, but not entirely. Part of her head scalded by flames, and I don't think she'll be using her right eye anytime soon]
Ezra's head dropped.
[Even if we woke her up, she's in no condition to open a portal]
'Zydrax, help me get up'
[Joining them wouldn't be of any help] Zydrax replied. [If we don't find a way out of here soon, you will die]
'Are you suggesting-
[Yes, I will boost your strength and you run faster-
'No' Ezra shut it down.
'That already failed' he said, his thoughts clear. 'I'm not abandoning them a second time'
[Then you will all die] Zydrax replied.
'Then so be it. I wouldn't be able live with myself if I ran away now'
How would he hold himself as a person if he abandoned his subordinates and fled every time he faced a stronger opponent.