The Paladin whirled around at the sound of weapons being loaded. Immediately, a white shield materialized over his left arm, and he shifted his body to be covered by it. Bullets clattered into the hard light and fell still, sending ripples through the surface and making a really interesting noice - sort of a deep, resonating 'bwoop' sort of thing.

Just as Alex was planning his next move, the situation was altered quite drastically - in his favor. Knives came arcing through the air, destroying the weapons, and a new figure entered the scene.

Immediately he rattled off a set of orders to the Paladin, who glanced at the woman he'd pointed to in shock. How had he missed a potential victim so close to the fight? She could have, would have gotten killed if he'd engaged without this new figure. Maybe he would have to, come to think of it - the man seemed pretty certain that the killer was not a man to mess with.

Alex accepted the box of sweets and nodded. "I will get the civilian to safety, then return to cover you. Should you have any need of direct assistance, do call for me, and I will come as quickly as I am able."

Holding the box under his arm and probably crushing most of the goodies within, the Paladin took off running towards the woman - more of a girl, really, getting closer to her. "Apologies, my lady, but the hour is much too desperate for chivalry!" he shouted out as he grabbed at her and kept running, already forming a thick bubble of hard light to protect his passenger from harm.