She notices the way his fingers twitch, and a loud purring sound emanates from the big cat. She nuzzles into his hand, encouraging more petting. It'll be their little secret, she swears.

A snorting sound comes from her when he says that. She bares her teeth at him, not threatening. What she's actually suggesting is that the death of him will probably come from his own kind. Scott and the others are cute, but jeez, Maya has a hard enough time just looking out for her own crew.