As you reach for Anna she actually curls up in a fetal position, whimpering.
You feel bad, but you still pick Anna up. After all, you're not going to hurt her. You're going to treat her good. And you reason that, as much as Anna is bullied, at her present size, she'll react better to being treated gently than the other girls.
React better for your benefit, at least.
You gently pick up the balled up Anna, carry her out of sight from the other girls, and