she moved to the head of the bed and leaned over to kiss mayas cheek . she plops down one step at a time , until her boot hits the hard flooring . `` he 's been in mona 's a few times . finally , she said softly , `` actually , i think this is good . '' they met his blade with their claws , but this time working together they didnt try to avoid or counter attack . someday he would be his own man . i asked , gingerly trying to raise myself on the pillow . 