Once Nydia nodded, Gilda made her way out of main hall. First thing she saw as she emerged from the doors was two Marines behind the big gun they had used earlier against the Cloven Rams. It had been moved to almost at the center of the road, just a few paces away from the entrance of the hall. The Marines also erected a makeshift cover in front of it, made from parts of the gate that once covered the breach. It had been destroyed by the Cloven Rams, whose corpses were now used as a temporary barrier. Even Gilda could appreciate the irony. However, there were more pressing matters. She looked to her left and saw a sight that was becoming all too common: Imlay and Giraldi talking. 