(Gild) Geoff Follows~ROCKY~*He just looks over at her with a bit of sarcasm in his eyes.* I don't believe -anyone- asked you. They don't have anything on -you- yet. so your a little safe if you return to the world. I just want her to know she no longer has the -same- protection you share for a while longer.

{Indigo} *She looks down fondly at MIND, a small almost motherly smile forms on her lips, her eyes softening* ~MS to FURY~ Isnt he just an angel?~~ *she looks away from the boy and concentrats on Carsen again, trying to keep the dark thoughts in the background*

{Entropy}+|He could hear the grunts coming from beneath his humming as he once more fell to the physical level and his meditation came to a abrupt end. As his gaze turned toward Blackdagger and he raised a eyebrow slowly in response peaking out from under his black hooded robe..giving the look of a knowing prophet combining with the clear solemn voice of Buddhist monk had quite a strange ring with the two managed to mix together giving quite a affect|+ Good Evening Dagger.

{Windrazor} Lytra: *she blinks at the large group, having been unaware that any had been /altered/ to be unnaturals.* There are a lot of us here... what are the numbers we'll be facing? *she looks around the room more, taking in each face, trying to commit it to memory, to know who's on who's side.*

[Unnaturals]~WIND:*Lytra nods, smiles slightly and directs her attention to those she knows... pointing at KELSIN* That's Indigo... another telepath, another PK user. So's Whitefyre.. *points at Lyeth, who looks over and waves* There's a lot of us... *she goes into the intros, pointing and speakimg in a low voice* Over there.. *She gestures to a group of 12 men.. well, what appear to be males, anyway. One is HUGE, a large mix of beasts with a human face and a lion's mane, wings of a bat, a scorpion's tail, the body also of a lion. The rest of the men, all young, save one, are oddly altered, inhuman looking, some to a great degree* Chimera, and the rest. The only ones NOT born unnaturals... they're nice guys, but the one who looks like a big fuzzy bat is a nut.. *she grins at them and the bat-looking man, waves a winged claw back, grinning*//// LYTA:*Kevin shrugs and snorts, he doesn't want her there anyway* You shoulda stayed dead... *he rolls his eyes and lights another smoke*

Mind ) * He yawns a bit, blinking. Pulling his knees up to his chin and resting it there. Rocking a bit back and forth. Then laying his head flat, against his kneecaps. A swaying a gentle rocking. He bliked and yawned again. An incredibly huge wayn, and he wved it away. Blinking slowly. Pratcing the shields INDIGO had taught him. Again and a gain. Learning to put them up faster and faster. Stronger and lighter. He smiled.. at tleast THIS keeping him occupied. *

{Pirahna} *a firey red '64 mustang pulls to a screeching halt in the underground parking lot of HQ, instantly two guys scramble out to fhte passenger side racing to open the drivers door. Long slender legs appear and a delicate hand reaches towards one of the men. He takes her hand and helps her out of the vehicle. she staggers a little as a heel gets caught in a grate, both men quickly reach for her, one picking her up in his arms, the other rescuing her trapped shoe and replaces it on her foot* why thank you my darlings, Reese, do be a dear and grab my bag. reese turns and complies, while the other gently places her on her feet *with a giggle she gives them botha light peck ont he cheek and sends them off, while she makes her way to her own room*

{Athena & Sphere} *Twin women stand amongst the almost near strangers. Basically only knowing the FLD members and a few of the Outcasts. The black women almost seem to speak without words, although they are not telepaths, speaking 'twin' most of the time to eachother, silently observing on their own...looking for weaknesses and strengths*

[Unnaturals]~ROCKY: *Kevin arches a brow at her, but says nothing else as he takes a drag, shrugging. Lyta was leaving and that suited him fine*

Gild)LYTA~*He takes his hand down, willing to let her walk past him if she so feels.* Look... If you don't want to do this, you don't have too... Let me just say a few things. And they are the truth. At least as truthful as you'll hear... One, the GUARD doesn't care who we are, how rich we are, where we come from, they simply want us /all/ because we get in the way of things they want and we have things they want. Two, anything we do is in your best interest because, sooner or later, weather you believe it or not, they will come after you. You were at the mall for the fight, therefore, they know who you are. Three, there isn't a place in the world you -can- hide from them for long. They are -everywhere- in governments, ,society. They work outside the norm. How else do you think they have kept themselves secret for so long? Four, I care about just about everyone. My friends, i've watched alot of them die. And they didn't get big burials or pretty words. They got disected... Go if you want. But know that this is like insurance.. Weather you have it or not, you are effected either way. *He shrugs. That was all he had to say.* Go if you want, but if you do. Take care they'll be watching.

{Indigo} *She senses MIND practicing his shields and mentally winks at her twin brother, quickly and quietly lashing out with a mildly stinging slap, more to startle than to hurt, testing his resiliance and his fram of mind*

{ROCKY} gild: *she turns to you, eyes blazing* Safe! if I go out there now, I'm as good as dead. I've had his goods way too long for me to cover. I don't care if anyone asked me! noone asked 'me' if I wanted ot remain copped up int heis underground dungeon

*Zakai looks around for Venin again- debates, and starts looking for the source of Sai's scent- pausing to look at Aerik a brief moment. he has questions- but the telepath is obviously busy.*

[Unnaturals]~WIND:*Lytra sighs and shakes her head, spreading her hands* We don't know how many there are. And what we'll be attacking is just the -main- HQ.. they have other resources... *she bites her lip and frowns*

(Gild) Geoff Follows~ROCKY~ Have you asked anyone to take you out of here?*Stated flatly... She hadn't asked him.*

Black ) § He nodded, as he finished up his exercises. His concentration to them more than anything else. Swining his legs beneath himself, and holding his legs straight out. Balancing, and strengthing his arms further. It burned.. like a small lick of fire rushing up him. He near purred, as he sat finally. looking over at the man Entropy. Not sure of his name anymore, so he just nodded, and offered a half loppy smile. Nodding, and laying flat on his back, small crunches. His stomic, already washboard, took these in stride, as if to say.. what THIS is it? he spoke.. easily as he did his exercises §How does it go 'Sir? § Though Entropy was prolly no higher in rank than himself, he had a habit of calling everyone in the compound 'sir' a charmingly Annoying habit. §

Lyta) Eclipse;*she overhears and says nothing, everything he says only intensifies her belief that the others are like him*

{VENIN} Indigo: *her eyes land on a familiar person, one she owes and apology to..and a debt of gratitude. She slowly makes her way throught e crowd towards you* uhmmm.. I'm sorry about what I said the other night

{Windrazor} Lytra: So this won't be the only fight... *she nods* Well... I think I'm going to wander around a bit... see who I can meet... *she smiles* Try not to worry just yet...

[Aerik]~ZAKAI:*he looks over nonetheless, brows softly raised, head tipped to the side. Finally, a tiny smile and a nod.. if he wishes to approach, he may do so*

{ROCKY} unnaturals: *glares at kevin as she rounds on Gild*

{Indigo} *With an almost surprised expression, she looks up at VENIN, blinking once before a broad smile spreads across her face* Oh, I understand what happened and why. It's alright. I didn't take it to heart, really I didn't. *She offers her hand in a 'truce', standing up in front of the woman*

Mind) * He blinks at the mental slap, and rubbed his head. his eyes wide he startled. blinking up to the source, then laughing a bit* Ow... Kelsen.. what did you do -that- for? * Rubbing the back of his head gently. Pulling his sheilds to full, and admirable so. So if any bit of her were lingering in his mind it would have been a mild slap back *

[Unnaturals]~ WIND:*Lytra smiles and grabs her arm quickly, little squeeze of support* Okay.. don't get into trouble...

Lyta) Gild;*she sighs, calming down a bit...seeing that you actually do seem to care and sensing the truth of what you are saying and that does stop her and makes her think* i....i...dont know...i...need to think....

{Indigo} *Mentally she chuckles at MIND, proud of the boy for being fairly quick with his mind in both respects* ~MS~ Good job there! Need to work on it a bit more. Still a little slow with the response, but very good!~~

[Unnaturals]~GILD:*Kevin listens and nods silently, in agreement. Kev himself was never overly good with words, he stated what he saw and called it that way, too. At least Geoff was more eloquent..*

{Windrazor} Lytra: *she laughs softly* I'm not very good at getting into trouble on my own... I think I've lead too sheltered a life...

{ROCKY} Gild: I asked the warden about a damn exit..never got a damn answer *shrugs* not that it'll make a big diff no more..I'm sure to have a hit on me

Ei ) ~*~ Still keeping to herself. her head snaps up a bit, scanning the crowd for something in particular. Lowering her brows, watching MINDMELT. His sheilds.. were admirable. Taking indecreet hands, mental ones, and brushing them along the sheild's surface. An inward smile, as she retreated her touched from them. A brow not raised and mused. Looking to Aerik, tilting her head gently. ~*~ ~Ms ~ *Very light. * You know of this one? ~ ~*~poinitng out the mind she had touched ~*~

{ZAK} AERIK: *he slips closer, glancing at Nicky- having identified him finally as the source of the fainter scent.* I just wanna know about Sai...mainly how he got the way he is. I read his early personality profile- *actually- had it put /in/ him courtesy of Mystic. no point in saying that..* and alot of what I hear doesn't match up...*would also like to ask just how strong Sai is now. Zakai has some explicit instructions- after all, he is there to clean up the mess with sai- one way or the other.*

LYTA~*He nods... Smileing a bit.* S'all I ask... Thiking is good. And don't let Kevin bother you. Most of us have -good- reason to hate the GUARD, and are a bit resentful at those who don't share the same feeling.*He pats her on the shoulder. Passing her to make his way back to the kitchen where his lovely glass of JOLT is waiting for him.*

{PIRAHNA} *feeling slightly tipsy, she hums a tune, as she make sher way up the hall. On her way by she stops at the gym, just for a peek...after all she liked to know who was keeping their bodies in shape*

Mind * He looked at her, a grin planted on his face. one that was innocent and fresh * MS ~ So sorry I was nt expecting YOu to .. well do whatever you did. ~ He praticed, fater and harder slams. Like a small ripple effect accomplished thoughout it. Grinning again, and beaming up at her again. Lowering them.. tempting INDIGO to just -try- it again. *

(Gild) Geoff Follows~ROCKY~*He rolls his eyes.* What does it matter to you? Don't you get it? A thousand hitmen aren't as good as one person with our abilities? Ya dig? Newsflash rockwoman! Bullets bounce off of stone!*Shakeing his head as he passes for his JOLT... Some people just -don't- hget the big picture.*

{Entropy} +|He squinted at Black through odd greyish green eyes..never cracking a smile always solemn resolution covering his face. The tone was quiet as usual almost timid..but always calm and collected..meditations did wonders for clearing his mind as now he was free to think of other things. Even as a child Abe was never good at blocking memories..he still had memories of the deaths of various people all faces. He wished death wasn't his business but if you have to do a job you may as well do it and do it well.|+ IT goes same as usual, can't really expect more can we..the world moves..and so do we..so we all..so I just go along with it..+|Ever since he started studying buddism he had gone to quoting on and on in confuscious like riddles a annoying little habit of his. No Entropy was far from a bad guy. Distant to alot of people. Always solemn. Just a man doing his job|+

Lyta) *at the edge of the large central room, she watches the others there, her heart full of sadness and grief for the one person in her life she knew cared about her...her recently killed mother*

{Indigo} *With a lopsided grin, she snaps out a thin line of telepathic energy, squeezing between the cracks of MIND'S shields, weaving thru them and then ripping back out again, trying to be careful not to hurt him too much....she wasnt like -her- teacher...*

{Windrazor} *she walks around the room slowly, looking at the people gathered. She knew none of them, yet here she was about to fight by their sides, for the simple reason that they where the same. She wonders for a very brief moment if that's enough of a cause, but with a glance cast back at Lytra she knows it's more then that, it's keeping a promise to a dear friend.*

Black ) § He blinks up as PIRAHNA lingers in the door way. A tad drunk to say the least. His eyes narrowed to two small slits. Though she was... he even admitted.. breath takingly beautiful.. he despised alcohol, the effects.. and the people who abused it. He continues with his reps. finally standing in a fluid motion. all but ignoring her§

{VENIN} Indigo: *S* thanks, seems I also owe you a debt of gratitude...you helped jesse? -----zak: *her eyses having never kept him out of sight for long, watches cautioualy as you approach aerik, ready for almost anything*

Lyta) Gild;*she nods, surprised and warmed by the contact* ....oh...i see.....

{ZAK} *wishes people in this room weren't quite so antsy...the constant shifting around, staring at others- it's REALLY getting on his nerves..*

[Aerik]~JESSE:*a small glance over.. and Aerik roves the stripling shields of MINDMELT, arching a brow. Weak... but few were strong compared to him*MS*()... I have never seen him before, but easy enough to find him out...()///// ZAKAI: *Aerik's eyes narrow as Kai identifies the scent on Nicky... and watches closely as the boy, oh so much like Sai, steals nearer* MS*()Sai? As I understand it, he was captured and rewritten. I was not.. there. My cousin was.. a friend of Sai. How powerful. *a slight pause* He cocooned several times, was taller last emergence, when we discovered he was syntant and not mutant. I believe is much stronger than when I first met him. *now, a darker edge, a warning, like a bright blade, so slight tho...* I sense Mystic on you. Hurt Sai, and I will be... displeased...()///// [Unnaturals]:WIND:*Lytra grins and nods, a bit of levity before the pain comes* That'll end soon enuff, dear friend.. *small sigh*

LYTA~*He looks back from the kitchen doorway.* Just, don't let yourself stay blind to the facts I gave you... Even if you do decide not to go on this.. Don't let somone you do care about be hurt because you didn't want to believe it could happen.

{Indigo}VENIN: *with a small nod, and an almost uneasy smile, she confirms the other woman's question* Yes, yes I did. It wasn't something that....I...felt comfortable with, but it was something that needed to be done...to help her and everyone else that weren't able to protect themselves from her. It was my....pleasure.....to do so. *she offers another smile, a bit weaker than the first*

Gild) Geoff Follows~LYTA~*He looks back from the kitchen doorway.* Just, don't let yourself stay blind to the facts I gave you... Even if you do decide not to go on this.. Don't let somone you do care about be hurt because you didn't want to believe it could happen.

{ROCKY} gild: I can't .. *she struggles, unused to ven talking about her ability..shes too used to hiding it* do 'it' for too long..

Black) § He looked at the Buddist and shrugged not really paying MUCh attetnion to what he was saying, doubt he'd understand it at all. He swung his hands down patitng him gently on the shoulder. § Nice seeing you again.. § STILL drawing a blank on the name so subisituting it for a dull and over used, § 'Sir. But the .. atmosphere in here has grown .. Undesireable §glancing at the woman at the door. Slinking out.. along side her, careful not to touch her.. and not even glancing back once.§

{Windrazor} *as she looks around her eyes fall onto ZAKAI. She looks at him curiously, though her colorless eyes never betray any emotion.*

(Gild) Geoff Follows~ROCKY~*He blinks a bit.* Practice... It does make perfect. Not being used to it is the problem.

Mind) * He simply blinked and stumbled over himself repairing the breeched, smoothing it over like a dull plaster. Strengthing it as it dried, looking for more cracks.. and giving her a disapproving smile. Not the attack he suspected. He sat.. re constructing things.. making them stronger. Envious of her shields.. immitating the form they were erected. * MS ~ Better? ~ * A hopeful smile brushed across his lips*

Lyta) *she sighs and takes a seat, her eyes gradually drifting over to Eclipse and those with him, curiously, wondering why all those around her seemed so willing to fight and maybe die, wondering what kind of committment they have to each other*

{Entropy} +|His gaze tipped slowly toward Parahna as she sat outside of the room. He could smell the alchohol on her..as his nose wrinkled but none the less he still greeted her in his usual casual manner..the manner of a man with the wieght of the world on his shoulders.|+ Greetings Miss.

{PIRAHNA} blackdagger: *a slow smile spreads across ehr face as she looks you over* Hello James.. * her voice low pitched, breathy*good workout tonight?

{ZAK} AERIK: *pauses* if we fight- I can't promise he /won't/ be hurt. Yeah- Mystic sent me to take care of loose ends- whichever way they /can/ be taken care of. *has yet to catch on to lying- so he states it bluntly* I'll try to just disable him- I don't make any promises. *thinks a moment- classsing Sai.* shiiit...that's not a class 9- that's class 13..mystic's info was outta date. oh, he's stronger alright...*frowns, worrying his lip- a habit much like Sai's.* damn...thanks for the info.

(Gild) Geoff Follows~LYTA~*He sticks his head around the corner.* One more thing.... If you have -any- questions, anything at all. Just ask me. K? Don' be shy neither.*He grins and pops back around the corner.*

Black) § He did not pause as he made hsi way back down the hall. His eyes were set for one woman.. and it sure as hell WAS NOT her. Though her body, the curves, the tight.. he shook his head. § COuld have been better.. Mz. Storm.. much better. § He turned a corner, and disappeared to his room. To finish his workout there, undisturbed §

{ZAK} VENIN: *glances towards her as he speaks to Aerik- wondering suddenly if she knew this. He had little experience with Mystic in truth- but he knows the little bastard tended to keep secrets.*

(Venin)Indigo: I owe you, few could have pulled her out *smiels warmly* thank you ----- Aerik: *she watches you warily..she knows there is communication, but is unsure of its tone... she mutters under her breath* harm him and die

Lyta) Gild;*she nods and sighs* i understand....*becoming more convinced by your concern than anything else she has seen here*

{Indigo} MIND:*With a small disapproving frown, she 'feels' his shield again, gliding over it with a light touch, finding the occaisional crack and showing him how to cover it and make it stronger.* ~MS~ You have to be ready for anything, dear. Just because you don't expect it, doesn't mean that someone won't use it on you. Practice a bit more at making your shields tighter to encompass only you and then stretch them a bit to shield a 'wider' range~~

(gild)*He takes his seat, turning the chair upright once more, and takes a few pulls off his JOLT.*

{Indigo}VENIN: You're, ah, welcome. *a lopsided smile* Like I said, it needed to be done. *shrugging uncomfortably* I'm glad that I was able to do it. EI-QUE is a formidable telepath.

{ROCKY} gild: *sneers then throws the hoarde packet at you* Here, seeing as how you can get out...have fun *inside is a five grand, and a few sample packs of a new street drug* but I wouldn't recommend doing the stuff, its still test

[Aerik]~LYTA:*it is, of course, totally wrong to assume Aerik has a committment to any one in the room, save perhaps Nicky and Jesse. He doesn't care about the rest, why should he. And while he gives her a faintly amused look, he sends nothing but that amusement to her... he doesn't care if she goes, if she lives or dies. He's just here to keep Nicky safe, and by that, taking out Shred.. which he looks forward to*//// ZAKAI:*MS*...Disable? I think, little syntant, you find that harming Sai is not the wisest choice. I am not the only one who... is concerned for him. But you are welcome()

Gild;*she gives you a quick smile, and nod, her eyes thoughtful as she looks back at the others* alright...thank you...

Lyta) Gild;*she gives you a quick smile, and nod, her eyes thoughtful as she looks back at the others* alright...thank you...

{ZAK} WIND: *he turns, catching her look.* 'ello- something wrong?

Mind * He was not the least bit frustrated, or reluctant to listen to his teacher. He did just as she said. CArfully and slowly. Excited, each time he got that much closer to her approval. That much more excited, and happy. Eager to learn, he smiled at her, then turning his gaze downward. Biting his lower lips as he fixed it just as she said. Slowly expanded it. Starting over several times before perfecting the technique. Looking up to her.. his smile not a small glimmer of hope and acceptance. His mind still loving this very new experience * MS~ Any Better? ~ * He hoped, looking to INDIGO, and hoping.. not knowing h -had- perfected the last lesson *

(Gild) Geoff Follows~ROCKY~*He grabs it right out of mid air, his hand seemingly just ''there'' even as she throws it. He takes a look at the cash.* What the hell do -I- need this for? With this place?*His arms widening. It is hardly a dump even though it is built in rock. Haveing -all- the modern conveniences. For orphans and troublemakers, they livve -better- than millionairs.* Besides... If I want money I steal it.*He tosses the package back to her.* and drugs suck, along with those who deal them and run for them.*That being one thing even -he- wouldn't do when on the streets.*

[Aerik]~VENIN:*hyperkeen senses rivalling Sai's, if not surpassing, pick up her muttered words and he arches a brow high, amused. And his look says it all.. he'd LIKE to see her try that.. very much so. As she well knows, he need not touch her to kill her...*

{PIRAHNA} entropy: *her gaze wanders over to you, her smile remains charming, yet distant* hello abe working out too? *she hides her revulsion well..one of the few males in this place she hasn't even considered, let alone approached*

{Windrazor} Zak: *she blushes slightly and shakes her head* I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stare, I'm just trying to learn everyone's face... or try to... *she smiles softly, her colorless eyes never once leaving him*

{Indigo} *With a strong approval, she grinned at MIND.* ~MS~ You're an able student, learning quickly. You'll do well when the time comes.~~ *Again, with a sneaking attack around the 'back', she lashes out at him quickly, snapping in and back and back in again, seeing if he could catch her with his guard semi down*

{PIRAHNA} blackdagger: *chuckles lightly as you wlak away, her eyes dancing mischeviiously as she watches you from behind... he might be my next conquest*

{ZAK} AERIK: *dryly* I'm not a puppet- just cuz Mystic is trying to play control games doesn't mean I wanna go along with it. sure- he programmed me to take out that mental case- but he made a BIG *small smirk* MYSTake and gave me a sense of self preservation. a tiny class 2 syntant vs a class 13. even I know who the winner would be! *Prior class 13- he wouldn't have had any real qualms.* but I LIKE living. as to his friends- I think they'd rather see him simply down for the count as opposed to dead, don't you? *moving off. this guy gives him the CREEPS.*

[Aerik]*his eyes steel.. enough of this. There was a victory to be won and he was ready. The rest be damned. A link is made.. and the one he sends to responds...*A brightness, a rend in the air, between veils of what is seen and unseen, gash of fire that tears the fabric of realms, and a small group steps out from the flicker of light. Four people, three females, one young male, glance around the Lair with set and grim faces. One woman, easily the eldest in the room, save Anaconda, wearing a kind of chainmail armor, a huge headdress solidly crowning her long, auburn waves, scans the place quickly, searching for a single being, but her glowing yellow eyes fall upon Aerik and narrow there. Loathing is in the glare, the fiery portal scattering sparks of light across her crimson skin and contrasting netherarmor. It remains only a moment before she tears her look away, but her white, sharp teeth are bared in an unfriendly snarl while she casts about for Aura and others she knows, mostly questing for the tall, willowy Alexand'r Shreck. The others with her also allow their eyes to land heavily on Aerik,linger for a long time, hate and daggers in the scowls they press upon him. The taller lady has silvered hair, crystal blue eyes, and a growl that echoes a wolf's, though more unsettling. Next to her, green cat's eyes dimly glowing, raven hair pulled back into a tight, long ponytail for ease of battle, the other woman fixes her gaze totally, wholly, on the telepath. More disgust, more murderous intent, could hardly be found. If looks could wither a person, hers would most certainly do just that. She /wants/ to charge him, here, now. Mark him, wound him, explode the injury into smatters of bloody meat and tissue. Somehow, she restrains herself and with a wrenching physical effort, she yanks her look away from him, finally, still wrinkling her nose in distaste and abhorrence. Aerik, of course, greets all of this with a pleasant, unfazed smile, light, uncaring. Even amused, amberblack flashing with delight. Once the red skinned female finds her objective, she moves quietly over to him, head tipped back to meet his hidden gaze, speaking very softly to him... her actions and expressions seem to be offering a kind of support and argument... no, deep concern. They keep to the shadows and keep incredibly low tones, pulling themselves apart from the others to discuss whatever it is they're discussing. The blue and cats-eyed ladies nod and greet others about them, while the young man, looking very normal and quite young --perhaps fifteen years old-- stays to himself, not really knowing any others. Aerik takes a small interest in him for a time, studying and measuring him up. A small breath and raised brows later, the telepath glances away and the boy is left to himself, leaning against the wall, arms folded. An unknown RUNner, for the most part*

{ZAK} WIND: Piece of advice- *holds up his chainsickle* memorize this right along with my face. Sai- who's on the Guard's side- looks pretty much identical. but /he/ has a staff.

{Entropy} Pirahna- +|He gave a slow solemn distant nod that equally matched his tone as he spoke..he knew that most were uncomfortable around him. For one his touch for another his appearance, and third his monkish like attitude|+ Of sorts miss, but more of a workout of the mind, thank you.

Eclipse;*she senses the amusement and feels her anger and resentment riseLyta) Eclipse;*she senses the amusement and feels her anger and resentment rise to the fore, not liking to be laughted at, she knows then that some dont care at all* to the fore, not liking to be laughted at, she knows then that some dont care at all*

{Windrazor} Zak: *she nods, about to say something when her attention is drawn towards the commotion*