Context: It happens , really . I ' m fine , " I pause and lift her good hand to my cheek , " See ? No permanent damage . " She leans up then to brush her lips across mine .

Question: What is motivating the speaker to insist that he is fine , and that the damage is n't permanent ?
Options:
0. He is trying to get her to pity him so he can get what he wants from her
1. None of the above choices .
2. He is trying to appear tough so that the woman will find him impressive and want to be with him
3. This is an attempt to make the woman feel guilty , so that she can be more easily manipulated
Answer: 1