Mina is a very special case. She is not the kind of child to cry, panic, trying to hide. She examines everything, she tries to understand and is not easily moved. She can feel fear, but she won’t show it. Not as usually children would.
She is a bit emotionally limited – but that helps her in situation she found herself in.
Tiyan thinks always of her as most brave. But she only has problems with opening for feelings. She puts a dam between her heart and reactions.
How old is she? I think you said it, but I forgot. 16?
There are children who are more mature and courageous than many adults. Mina is being very brave in the face of the horrible situation she finds herself in. 🤍
She is almost 13, I returned to initial idea. And yes, she is much more mature and collected, this is simply her personality.
(returning to initial idea will need some tweaking in the ball scene – but this will be much more believable ^^)