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Duff fired his tenth round as his colleagues disappeared into the back of Gustrag's mansion and the flow of children ceased, at least for a moment. He took the time to reload his rifle before hurrying after the rest of the team. 

The old soldier took a moment to find a good line over the area his teammates were in as they stood just inside the room. Through the windows, Duff could see their adversary, some suited fellow. Though he couldn't hear what was being said, if anything, this fellow positively radiated bad news. 

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[@Nashie]
Astrid scowled. She was supposed to be the stealthy one, so how'd this stupid [i]vittu[/i] get the drop on them? Mist curled around her as she prepared to act, but Johnny had asked a question; it wouldn't be fair to him to interrupt a possible answer. Once the shooting started, however, she would have her chance. Putting away her wicked blades, the scout surreptitiously readied her throwing knives. [color=a187be]"I am listening,"[/color] she said softly, waiting for the moment.