[ At first, Ashe isn't entirely sure what hurts worse. The way Maria's sounds when she breathes so shakily, how tightly she's holding her again or the way it makes the feeling in the pit of her own stomach rise up to her chest. She tightens her hold on the hunter as much as she can manage. ]

Dammit, Maria-

[ Said just a bit breathlessly; not necessarily due to Maria's grip. While she knows that her girlfriend can be killed, hearing her say that... It's definitely not something that's pleasant to think about, but apparently that's just the turn this night is taking.

Maria has been awfully protective and if it ended up getting her killed? Now, knowing that it is possible, and considering the level of artillery some places have, she'd never be able to forgive herself. Despite the fact that Maria chose to join them in their illegal endeavors. ]

Nngh-[ She presses her hands against the other woman's chest, pushing her away just enough to look at her again. ] If you knew that it was possible that you could die and now it's a problem if I do, then what were you thinkin' joinin' up with me? You knew how dangerous it was, you've seen enough heists to know how one wrong move can mean life or death. Why's this only comin' up now and how long've you been thinkin' about this?

[ Her voice is sharp, but she sounds more... upset than angry. ]

I don't wanna lose anybody, either... Least of all you, but the threat is always gonna be there. I can't... make that better. Can you be happy here with me with the way things are? Is this really somethin' you wanna do?