[ It's hard for him to even keep his eyes on her but harder still for him to look away -- they have time in which they need to act, and that time is going to be up soon. How long before reinforcements arrive? Moving her can't be worse than allowing her to be an immobile target here, right? ]

Or what? [ The frustration is there in his voice now, spurred on by worry. ]

Look, I need to know if you can move your arms. If you can at least hold onto my neck or shoulder, anything that can stabilize you a little better.