Imlay nodded, looking back towards the civilians. He raised his hand, and motioned them to come forward. A few Marines began to assist Brennan, one carrying his bag easily, while another—Guerrero, if she remembered correctly—approached Tara, gently putting her arm around his shoulders. Together, the Marine and Marco almost lifted her forward. Nydia hovered after them, frowning. She sniffed at the air, closed her eyes, then grabbed her staff, which immediately began to glow. 