[It only takes one look for Mia to get what's going on in Maya's head, and for a second, shorter moment, she's paralyzed, eyes locked on Maya's face. With a breath in, Mia grasps Maya's hand again and pulls her closer to her side, effectively minimizing their 'back' if any bear friends decide to join the party.
Eyes focused now on the direbear that approaches them, slowing in its own confusion at their confrontation, Mia readies a fist--]
That's right! Get back!
[Before she turns to Maya and says--]
No. We're here together now.
[And squeezes her fingers, letting Maya have one last chance to catch the trust in Mia's expression before she resumes glaring at their offender.]
Whatever we're up against, we're facing it together.
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Eyes focused now on the direbear that approaches them, slowing in its own confusion at their confrontation, Mia readies a fist--]
That's right! Get back!
[Before she turns to Maya and says--]
No. We're here together now.
[And squeezes her fingers, letting Maya have one last chance to catch the trust in Mia's expression before she resumes glaring at their offender.]
Whatever we're up against, we're facing it together.