Ib jolted when she heard a voice speak up behind them. She sprang to her feet, stepping in front of Mary to shield her. She narrowed her eyes at the man, hand tightening around the bat she held in her left hand. The 15 year-old gave the man a wary look as she slightly herded the 7 year-old back slightly. "We're fine." She said warily, wondering what the man was up too. She was tensed, ready to scoop Mary up and make a break for it the second the man showed signs of hostility.