Yuya nods to Steven, following beside him to the vines. With determination he starts pulling vines as well, enough to clear a path. His progress is slower without the same strength, and he's more vulnerable to the thorns, but neither of those discourage him. They can't just leave their friends, and he learned protective magic to help them in the first place.

He has to be able to do something.

He looks at Hinawa momentarily as she joins them, offering her a brief smile before he gets back to work.