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With the magic flying, Mercury takes Gregor's cue and ducks into cover as well.  She takes shelter behind a large potted plant, doing her best to stay curled up and out of the line of fire until their pursuers are within striking distance.  The air bolts she can throw are strong, but not nearly as strong as her punches.

"Well, can't say I've been in [i]this[/i] much trouble before..."

There were rarely times where she'd properly put her life on the line for anything, but given what she'd learned about the Children, this was a risk worth taking.  Electricity begins to arc between her fingers as her enemies draw nearer.