[ honestly, mia has probably been the only person to ever say things like this to her. and she's clearly bad at accepting these things, she shifts a little uncomfortable as mia's talking to her. it's hard for her to imagine that something that comes as naturally to her as believing in other people (especially extraordinary people, like mia and phoenix are) could really have a such a big impact, but..... if mia's saying it, it must be true. to some degree. mia's always right. ]

Well, I... I'm glad I could help, sis.

[ she means that, sincerely. for both her and phoenix.]

[ .... with any other person, she might try to brush it off -- to just smile and bluster that she already does believe in herself, but mia would see right through her. as always. ]

I'l try.... but I don't.... I mean, I don't think I've done anything that you couldn't do.