[Maya's a weenie on the best of days, so she doesn't particularly want to get punched, but lately she's been feeling increasingly desperate to be useful, that with the combination of how physically grueling it's been, from prison, to the labyrinth, that all has her convincing herself she wouldn't taking a few hits, because it'd be for a good cause]

Awww, are you worried about me? Don't be, I can handle a few measly punches! Besides, just think of how great it'll be when my shield thingy is working and I can keep a lizard jerk from taking a bite out of you! [Or anyone, or anything]

Weeelll.. I hafta actually activate it.... It doesn't just pop up automatically. When Kagari was in trouble, I just kinda did it without thinking.