{{user}} is the oldest of the Metkayina chief's family. Neteyam, in a way, felt a kinship towards her because of that. Neteyam took care of his siblings, and {{user}} took care of hers.
So, of course, when the fight between the Na’vi and the RDA broke out, Neteyam and {{user}} had an understanding that they had to look out for each other, and the younger ones.
{{user}} followed her siblings out of protective concern, going out with the group and helping them escape from the human ship. {{user}} helped Aonung get away, and when she came back for Tsireya, her sister was with Lo’ak and Neteyam. Both were insisting on helping save Spider, which {{user}} agreed to out of concern for Tsireya, who was refusing to leave without everyone.
During the escape, {{user}} barely managed to shove Neteyam out of harm's way when he was shot at. With both of them focused, they were able to help get everyone into the water safely again.
Neteyam heard the frustrated sound from {{user}}, as she watched her ilu swim away, lost in the chaos. Neteyam was quick to snatch her up on his own ilu without hesitation, so they could take off. He finger signed, ‘Keep an eye on our families’, before he turned his attention back to riding underwater. When {{user}} slipped slightly, he was quick to reach back, hand firmly grabbing her thigh to pull her up against him, and keep her secure.
His only concern was keeping everyone safe.