Ari/Drake/Nate
"I can't go," he argued, ignoring her question about healing. If he stepped gingerly enough, it would work. It would sacrifice his speed, but he didn't want Ari overexerting herself. "Part of the job description. Literally."
He looked out the mouth of the alley to see that it was still clear. "Come on," he said, grabbing her hand and tugging her towards the opening. "I need to get further out there, see if I can find what's causing this." It had to be the priority. Ari, despite him wanting her safe and out of harm's way, could handle herself in a fight.
But if he could get her into the city and slip back down here, that would be better.