[Once she's satisfied that she can get a clear shot at the wound, she warns him and starts dabbing gently.]

We needed a leader during the mission. And once we all came back, it made the most sense for the both of you to explain things. You could see the bigger picture better than any of us.

[That isn't to say that Elizabeth is feeling 100% alright with the situation. She doesn't know how she feels about being Brave Leader's Girlfriend, hoping he doesn't get attacked and dragged off...]

[But that's something for her to own, not Gai.]