Yes, yes, I'm the sidekick, so go... do what protagonists do, and hide behind a sturdy wall or something! You can't help if you've been barbecued.

[ he's waving his hands at her, trying to shoo her away to safety. but he's not even looking at her - his eyes are on the minotaur, before shifting to the control panels, and then any injured victims visible nearby. he's definitely planning to run in there, he's just gotta calculate the best course of action... ]