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 ?
Answer: He is trying to get her to pity him so he can get what he wants from herNone of the above choices .He is trying to appear tough so that the woman will find him impressive and want to be with himThis is an attempt to make the woman feel guilty , so that she can be more easily manipulated