[Phoenix certainly didn't intend to make Maya feel guilty. As she explains it, it makes sense, of course, because he would worry. It's still so difficult for him to remember that Maya has been here far longer, that she is in many ways far stronger and more accustomed to this land.
He smiles sadly.]
But I don't want you to have to worry about me either. Or act brave. [Except he knows Maya isn't acting. She is brave, has handled this place a lot better than Phoenix.]
How... did you die? Was it... Aunamee? [He asks hesitantly, not wanting to stir up traumatic memories for her.]
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He smiles sadly.]
But I don't want you to have to worry about me either. Or act brave. [Except he knows Maya isn't acting. She is brave, has handled this place a lot better than Phoenix.]
How... did you die? Was it... Aunamee? [He asks hesitantly, not wanting to stir up traumatic memories for her.]