[It was Maria's first instinct to flinch back. The Shadow she knew was always on the serious, broody and reserved side. But...this? She drew herself up to her diminutive height, her own face stern, though concerned.]

Shadow that's enough! [Her gasped tones were more incredulous than true anger. Like when she would scold Abe Towers for calling Shadow a freak.] I don't know what happened when you two met. But he was summoned to Etraya just like we were. Just because he's from another universe doesn't mean that makes him a 'fake.' I might not be the Maria he remembers, but that doesn't mean that I don't care for his well being, just like I care for yours. He deserves to live and be happy, just like you do. If his Maria gets summoned to Etraya, I'll welcome her too.

The two of you are your own beings, but you are both Shadow and I deeply care for you both.

[She took a couple deep breaths. That was a lot to say.] We're all summoned together and tossed in this situation. I can't speak for everyone, but This whole situation is pretty frightening. Personally I think it's better if we work together rather than fight amongst ourselves.