Max patted Rover's shoulders gently and looked at the other passengers for help. "There, there..." she said in a comforting voice. He doesn't know what he's talking about!"

She shot a glare at the boy. "The only freak I see here is you," Max snapped before she could think. She quickly covered her mouth in surprise. She wasn't used to insulting people. "S-sorry...I mean, no! I, uh...completely...sort of...kinda...mean it."

She looked up as a girl approached them. "Uh...hi."