[I see what ya did Thur;)]

Marcus was having more difficulty then he'd care to admit keeping himself together, forcing himself to focus in one thing at a time as he ushered people  out.  Then a familiar voice caught his attention and he whipped around to see Casper, shirt scorched and with what looked to be ash smeared in his face, come running up to them.
"Three carriers, standard but packed to the fucking rafters" he said in way if greeting, pushing an already bloodied combat knife into Marcus's hand.  For a sec he looked worried, searching Marcus's expression for that doubt and when he saw it he frowned. 
"I'm fine.  Lend a hand we're getting people out to clear the field ". Marcus said quickly when he saw Casper's express change.  The smaller man grunted, but nodded before disappearing into the crowd to comply.

" its going to be a bloodbath out there". Hissed Tess, eyes wide and maybe a bit scared.  Yes she had fought and killed before, but it had been at a distance.  From the seat of her viper, this was just so up close and brutal...