That's okay, too. When you can stand up on your own, stand. But when you can't, depend on your friends, on the people that care about you. We'll help you up. Together, we can make it through anything, right?

[Maya seems to be calming down finally, which is a relief. Everything should be fine now. That feeling is compounded when she feels Maya's hand on her own. The warmth of the contact is reassuring in more ways than one, and for the first time tonight, she relaxes. Alicia carefully pushes off thoughts of whatever else Maya's reactions could mean for later. They're probably not important right now... maybe. For the moment, she just grins wider.]

I don't have to. But I want to. You're important to me. I want to make sure nothing happens to you, and if it takes me hovering until I'm sure you're safe and in good spirits, that's what I'll do. And if you want to return that... keep an eye on me, in exchange. I have a bad habit of going a little crazy sometimes. [There's a certain twinkle in Alicia's eyes as her smile quirks a bit.] It's a problem I'm working on. But I could use a little help so I don't go overboard.

[The moonlight shifts. Now that Maya seems calmer, it might be better to get outside. Being anywhere but here seems prudent, although she'd definitely rather just be home right now. She suspects Maya feels the same.]

If you're up to it, should we get moving? I don't trust these alarms but to turn on when I don't want them.