It's not a contest. It's not a contest, this isn't the misery olympics, you shouldn't escalate with your own stories of hardship when someone has just opened up to you. The thought then goes a step further and adds "because nobody cares" - chin up. Emotions down. It doesn't matter, it shouldn't matter, this is just one more reason to fight and one more person whose happiness depends on your victory. It's certainly not a moment to admit any sort of vulnerability because whenever you do that [i]will[/i] be used against you somehow.

Instead of processing or expressing her emotions, Canada's mind immediately dives into the first distraction that arrives - and as far as distractions go, getting away from #MAT is one she can absolutely put her full heart behind. She'll need to time this just right, but if she uses her speed to get through the portal the second after Anathet opens it, moves so quickly she isn't spotted, and then ambushes a guard for their uniform she would be [i]free[/i]. Free to get back into the fight. She can survive on her own, after all.