Jolu nodded her assent and slipped out the door, waiting for Winter, Radiant, Rand, Alniyat, and Denemika to follow.

[color=0072bc]"We're the bait,"[/color] She said quickly to Blayze and Ilsibin, [color=0072bc]"so it's time to make us a better target."[/color]

She raised the murderous, wispy thing in her hand and let its power and nature mingle with her energy. It wanted to fill her lungs, sweep over the town and suffocate all within, but Jolu whipped its spirit into submission with her will. Within moments smoke began to blanket the area around them, rising to cover the knees, and then waists, slwly forming into a dome. Before it covered their heads, Jolu made sure to catch everyone's eyes while covering her mouth with her cloak.

[color=0072bc]"Make for the trees and try not to breath the smoke in."[/color]

[color=ed145b]"We'll be too visible Jolu and I won't be able to sight any incoming attackers through the haze. They might not be able to snipe us, but smoke won't stop someone from charging into our midst."[/color]

Ilsibin had a point, but Jolu brushed off his concern as she felt her spirit's hunger grow.

[color=0072bc]"Then it's their funeral."[/color]