[ This was less then favorable, yes. Kousetsu still looks impassive though as his eyes narrow while the flames spread quickly around them. His expressions never really change much and if he's worried or panicked it sure isn't showing on his features. He looks to Nanoha now, half his body unresponsive still as he re-sheathes his sword form. So this wasn't to be temporary then. With the panic rising and time limited there's no way he'll be able to drag himself out of here without burdening the others. So...the only option then is to... ]

Nanoha-san I am unable to move half my body. ...it is not conducive to our situation to move through this while I am currently in this state. But I am able to demanifest into my true form.

[ He's putting a lot of faith in her right now to even touch his sword form. No one aside from Haru, his master, has done this. But for the sake of everyone's livelihood this is the better option than to drag his human form through this place. He'll hold out his tachi sword then towards her, his voice low and serious. ]

Please do not damage it. Whatever damage is incurred upon my blade directly affects me. I am entrusting it to you until we have gotten out of this place. [ Totally not weird or anything. Basically don't break his blade otherwise he'll die. Still once she takes it Kousetsu will actually disappear in a few orbs of light and all that will remain his is sword form, for now, until they are safe. ]