<em>~ Maddi, staying ready~</em><br/><br/><br/>"Of course I don't want to fight this guy, Tony," said Maddi wearily, God men were so bad at reading between the lines, "We should be working together here, not fighting, and hopefully we will be if we can sort this out."<br/><br/>She pointed over to where the man, (Eljah did Tony call him?) still tightly grasped Kira's arm, and she could see just how tight from the look on Kira's face, "But he's the one mauling my friend, who won't let go even when he's asked nicely.  Perhaps you can talk some sense into him."<br/><br/>She could see the panic rising on Kira's face and she said reassuringly, "You'll be OK Kira, think about what we've been through already, hang in there.  I'm sorry I didn't find you sooner, I thought he...." she said jerking her head at Tony, "….was the only one here and that you and Lizzie had gone for water." She flashed a quick grin at her, she needed her to keep a cool head and not get stressed out, "Come on Kira, one for all...."