With Naomi pacified at least for the time being, Maya was able to relax a little as well-- and to put into action something that would further relieve her worries.

Crossing to Nozomi and grabbing her hand without warning (in case Nozomi might protest), Maya shut her eyes and used pain split. A move normally reserved for evening the odds when you were much weaker than your opponent, it could also be used to make things easier on allies; by combining Maya's full health with Nozomi's and dividing it between them, Nozomi might be able to have an easier time for a little while longer.