If there's one thing that Kira's mother taught her, it's that the most common mistake people make about fear is the assumption that it renders a person incapable. Bravery is not the absence of fear, it's the willing to do what's necessary despite it.

She doesn't have to have his scent to know he's not the Stiles she's friends with. Her arms drop, seemingly casually - but rather more to keep her hand close to her sword.

And she decides not to waste time with games. "So how are you different?" she asks bluntly.