I can help the character later. This quest would normally have some sort of time limitation, since the NPC is in danger. And in this game, the NPCs can be killed off, at least temporarily.

Also .....
Co-GM POWERS ACTIVATE!!!!
Intervention has been applied!
Plot-twist added!
Light has gone to the battle, and been incapacitated! He is paralyzed from his illness. 
A party quest has been activated. Yumi, Suki and Umichi must make an antidote to give to Light, but need to kill enemies to do this!
Light also takes monster aggro during this time, so the others must protect him.

(Note: I have been allowed to use my Co-GM powers to distort the RP and player control of Light temporarily.)