[Not taking her eyes off Winter as she responds. She needs to be ready to block anything he might do next.]
I got this. Get the kid out of here. [Said with confidence because that's what she is in these situations. There's almost a comfort in emergencies—a prioritization of thoughts and movements that comes naturally not leaving room for doubt, insecurity, or regret. Even if facing off against someone who is maybe not quite a friend, but more than a stranger tempts to challenge that.
But she doesn't have to beat the man or kill him. She just has to delay him until the others are safe. Phasing comes with a pretty good built-in escape route if she needs it once that's done.]
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I got this. Get the kid out of here. [Said with confidence because that's what she is in these situations. There's almost a comfort in emergencies—a prioritization of thoughts and movements that comes naturally not leaving room for doubt, insecurity, or regret. Even if facing off against someone who is maybe not quite a friend, but more than a stranger tempts to challenge that.
But she doesn't have to beat the man or kill him. She just has to delay him until the others are safe. Phasing comes with a pretty good built-in escape route if she needs it once that's done.]