[ he's an excellent meatshield. one maya will admire for quite some time, especially after she sees that lightsaber. it's like something out of a science fiction movie!! and he's so calm, too, unlike her. it makes her want to steel herself a little and try to act cool, too. she sticks her out a little further from behind luke. wow, so cool. ]

If you're hungry we'll get you some cabbage soup, no fighting or.... hungry ghosting required!

[ yeah, that settles it. he's going for her first, lunging forward without any further preamble. fortunately for maya, her valiant protector is in the way. and fortunately (???) for luke, this gives her an idea. she concentrates, touching his arm, using (reverse) necromantic touch to transfer some of her strength to him. this is probably not a great idea. he may also not need it at all, considering... lightsaber. but oh well. at the same time, she loudly whispers at him: ]

I-It's dangerous to fight alone! Take this!

[ this being some of her life force......??? ]