For all her civilization, her trying to hide it and not frighten anyone, Sinthia's reflexes are still snake-quick. She balls up with a shriek, bringing her knees up to protect her stomach while in motion, and shoving out with her hands as hard as she can once she's pinned.

It's only helped by telekinesis, by what feels like a solid wall of air pushing between them. "Let me go! I didn't hurt you, I didn't want to hurt anyone!"