OC: Sorry Athena, I misunderstood your intentions. I'm going to hold off for a bit on sending you into the jungle, as you posted, since JD is hesitant. So, this is a chance to modify your plan.<br/><br/>Voltaje was talking fast to the villagers, but they were listening. The initial euphoria of their rescue had worn off, and the fact that they were still in danger had settled in. Townspeople scattered, some hopping into ramshackle cars and speeding off, others on bicycles, and some just ran like hell. The little town square was a wreck, buildings riddled with bullet holes and a few structures completely demolished. There was plenty here to remind people about the danger.<br/><br/>As Voltaje motivated the townsfolk, Athena, Oscar and JD headed for the trees. Despite Athena's order to Dr. Wilson to find a hiding spot, she grabbed a rifle off the ground and walked alongside JD. "I'm tired of hiding," she said, gripping the gun tightly. "It seems to me we all have to pitch in."<br/><br/>Saying this last, she looked pointedly at Talpert, who looked like he did want to hide. With a grim expression, he withdrew his handgun and followed.<br/><br/>The heroes took up their positions at the rim of the jungle. Voltaje soon joined them, having done all she could to make the townspeople flee. Judging from the barren streets behind them, she'd done a good job. Jucuma was silent now, but for the barking of a dog somewhere and the sounds of the jungle. There was no more gunfire coming from the wilderness, which meant the mercenaries had discovered that Athena and Oscar were gone. They would be returning to the town, any time now.<br/><br/>"With any luck, they'll think we've fled. If that's the case, they might return without any tactical formation, just wander back," Oscar said, his eyes never leaving the trees before him. "Perhaps Athena, Voltaje and I should go in and pick them off. JD can handle any who get through and make it back here."