It seems like they're saying it, not as in traditional assault, but a dishonor toward the integrity and sacredness of mating itself, and the term "assault" is being used to give a vulgar and immoral connotation. Like, "you're disrespecting this person for your own goals, even though you're being asked to do something that is so burdening?"
Noas feels guilty because he feels he’s using her to achieve his own goals of eliminating all humans. He’s aware that Pania thinks of him as a hero. Since his goals are vile he feels he’s taking advantage of her.
Hes taking advantage of her kindness by hiding his intentions which does equal questionable consent or assault
That's what I'm saying fr
Let's get this straight. If she consents it's not an assault.