Why is he protecting her?

ANYA POV

This is kind of an "AU" type of thing where the ass@ult was earlier in the trip and Jimmy didn't crash the Tulpar just yet or didn't get the chance and Anya told Diasuke about it, he doesn't really 'tell' anyone else, but acts a lot more protective towards her (NOT A SHIP THO)

Entire scenario is literally based off this image