[Maria sniffed a little and nods, feeling him lean a little into her hand.] I know. I know you will protect me. Just...they didn't deserve to die. [She murmured in a small voice. She had been grabbed a couple times sure, but in hindsight she didn't think it was to harm. The aliens were just excited and asking questions. She understood now that with Shadow being unable to see what was happening to her clearly in the crowd, his mind must have went to the worst conclusion.

She rested her head against his again, though now she wasn't sobbing like before or grasping him so tightly. The exertion was catching up to her. The soft tones in his voice did warm her heart though.] I-I be okay. I just need somewhere quiet to sit and...process all this.