[He turns his focus on Maya, frowning a little. There's something familiar about her stance, about that intent in her eyes. He nods, more to himself than anything, and looks at Riley again.]
You shouldn't worry. Maya can keep both of you safe.
I... I want Maya to stay safe too, though. I don't want that to just be a thing she has to worry about.
[It's said stubbornly, a frown on her face as she considers... everything. That this even has to be a thing is way beyond anything she ever imagined or wanted from a place like Wonderland.]
You're not a thing, Riley. Okay? And -- and Lenny's here and there's lots of people who can worry about you too. So you don't have to worry, all right?
We can -- we can go back to the gardens and make sure that little guy with the dumb name is doing okay. That's normal, right?
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No. They probably existed, but they weren't really required.
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[She means it kindly, really. It's also a convenient way for the conversation to shift away from her.]
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[But since he's not one for kiddie gloves...]
Seems like more of a requirement in a place where your evil self can step out of any mirror and attack.
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[Maya straightens then, watching Riley's expression intently.]
You just stay with me and I'll worry about keeping you safe, okay? That's my job.
[It might be the only one she'll ever take seriously.]
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You shouldn't worry. Maya can keep both of you safe.
[If he has anything to say about it.]
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[It's said stubbornly, a frown on her face as she considers... everything. That this even has to be a thing is way beyond anything she ever imagined or wanted from a place like Wonderland.]
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We can -- we can go back to the gardens and make sure that little guy with the dumb name is doing okay. That's normal, right?
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[The way he looks, dressed all in black, it should be easy to believe even without any further knowledge of him.]
I'll check on you if things go down again. You can hit me up too.
[He shrugs, looking down for a moment before continuing.]
It's calm right now. Normal. So relax.
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Okay. I just—I don't want that kind of thing to happen again. To anyone.