[h2][b]Eri 'Moram - Aboard the Imperial Venator[/b][/h2]

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Eri had been correct that they were nearing the bridge, though that also meant that their enemy had the chance to establish a more substantial defense, especially with a more favorable position than fighting in hallways. Eri had entered the room alongside the blade-wielding Human, so she moved into the same cover as him. The rest of her team were quick to take positions as well, but the emplacements ahead of them kept them mostly pinned. 

Eri had seen enough to believe that the Human could destroy the barricades, though it seemed he was finally admitting to having some limitations to these abilities. They would need the firepower to be able to follow through quickly and efficiently with that opening, else they might take unnecessary casualties. Fortunately, Eri knew just who to call to their position. 

Just as the Jerus finished asking his question, he would hear light footsteps behind him. Looking down, he could see one of the members of Eri's team: an Unggoy. He carried the heaviest of her team's high-explosive ordinance, and a quantity of plasma grenades that some of the Sangheili found somewhat unsettling. He had his fuel rod cannon shouldered, and though Jerus would likely not be able to read any part of the being's expression, the way he was practically jumping in place made him seem positively [i]excited[/i]. Not to mention the quick noises he was making under his breath that almost seemed like a laugh.

Eri glanced briefly down to the Unggoy, then back up to Jerus. She answered him simply, and confidently. "Him." 

Taking her plasma rifle in hand, Eri gave a nod to Jerus. "Just take down that barricade, and give him some protection."