I agree with everything the OP said about PC not so sure about the rest. Here's what I think. SE is completely aware of how wuss of a man/woman our characters are. Remember when you had to fetch that flower? Even Rowena said something like "They're sending you to the markets now?" can't remember exactly what she said. Also
I was actually surprised to see
PC stand up when Nanamo was poisoned. I expected him to just sit there doing nothing. Or what he usually does. Just nod.