No, that wasn't her style. If she wanted to hurt someone it would be head on, direct. Maria had done covert operations, but only when necessary. She preferred a straight on confrontation. Besides, she had no reason to hurt Malcolm.
"There's a field of them," she said as they rounded a path. The gumdrop tree was visible on top of a hill that was indeed surrounded by thorny vines. "If it's candy, I'm pretty sure it's out here somewhere."
Maria stopped then pointed. "There it is." She turned a glance to Malcolm. "You sure you want to go up there?"