[Well, at least it doesn't look like he's fought yet. That's a bonus. He doesn't look comfortable, though.]

Link, come on.

[He puts his hand on his back to urge him back toward the lift, toward the cabins.]

I need you to do me a favor, okay? Mama's in my room and she's scared. I need you to take care of her. [Simple enough excuse. It'll have to do. Something to keep Link occupied that's not killing people. He won't have this young man face that crisis just yet, not if he can help it.]