[ she looks around for him when he disappears -- she doesn't like being ont he other end of teleporting -- but her eyes narrow when he puts his hand on the boy's shoulder. ]

[ the shaking hands don't go unnoticed, either. ] I don't know who you are, exactly, or what your history is with Ferran..... but....

[ there's a lot she doesn't know about ferran, actually. ]

[ at this point, she stops addressing onyx entirely and focuses on ferran. this is intentional. she knows he isn't real -- he's a projection borne from ferran's nightmares or something, probably, so there's no point in talking to him. ferran is who's important here, ferran is who she needs to reach. ]

You're not a pawn, and you're definitely not ruthless. You wouldn't be trying your best, even in this horrible place, if you were, and---

[ there it goes. maya's reflexes are sharp, but there are two factors here she didn't take into account. one, agate, and two, surprise knife ninja chain action. she throws herself off to the side, but not quite in time -- the knife gets her at an angle, cutting her across her shoulder. she bites her lip hard to keep from screaming, immediately clutching at it and bunching her clothing to stop the bleeding. thanks, first aid lessons!!!! ]

[ ow. ]

I..... ah....

[ it hurts, she wavers on her feet, her eyes water a little reflectively, but it didn't hit anything vital, and it's not very deep. she re-focuses, hand clutching at her shoulder. ]

I know you.... y-you don't want to hurt anyone... Ferran..... he's making you do it.... don't let him.