As soon as the man emerged from behind the bar to attack the figure she'd assaulted, she realized her mistake. She herself had never been the target. Her hasty actions in employing magic to defend herself had only served to get herself exposed. She had risked her life to help a stranger who, as it turned out, neither needed nor wanted her help.<br/><br/>She hopped down from the bar as he was gaping about in shock, and rushed over to retrieve her pack. The room was filling with upset people. She needed to get out fast. The spell she had used would leave no evidence that it had ever been cast, so she was not concerned that they would decipher some detail about her actions. Her only concern was this man. He'd seen her use a dark spell. She could see from his face that it had effected him. He was a witness.<br/><br/>She rushed to his side and spoke urgently to him, "He was after you. Why, I don't really care. This crowd is as safe for you at present as it is for me. I am leaving now, and will not wait for you. Make your choice now. Come with me or stay here. I will not wait. Follow me if you wish."<br/><br/>She had no intention of remaining in place for him to use as proof of his accusations when he chose to reveal her to the crowd. She would not allow him to expose her to the mob. However, it would be foolish of her to leave him behind without making absolutely certain that he wouldn't, or couldn't, talk.<br/><br/>Before he could give an answer, she turned on her heels and melted into the crowd. She was normally very skilled at disappearing, and would never go noticed by a crowd, even when moving through it, but this time, she moved with enough deliberation that he would be able to see and follow her if he chose. Within a minute, she was out the door.<br/><br/>Once outside, she disappeared into the shadow beside the door, which was cast by an overhead lantern. the night was so dark, and the shadow so thick, that she was impossible to detect.