"Only a little. I'll be fine." Subaru was very aware, now, of how much magic he did and did not have here--wanting to find a mirror was part of his desire to at least take full advantage of what he did have left.

"I'll be careful, Hokuto-chan. I won't fight if I don't have to." Tonight was a personal mission, not a rescue mission, so Subaru didn't see any reason to stand and fight if it was clear he wouldn't win.