*When the intruder screeched, Marcus felt the sound more than heard it. The animalistic senses of the Anthros were more susceptible to such high pitched sounds. He held his stance, even when Vernon moved and secured the bat. He held his stance unflinching even when Kaitlin moved in front of him. He would not release his stance till he was sure any threat was removed. Luna's cry for peace did cause him to relax, but he stood firm. No one was even paying attention, besides the bat's obvious misconception that they were scientists. Marcus himself didn't hold more than a bachelors degree in biology. Although it was his considerable knowledge of mixed martial arts that landed him as security. His thoughts went to Kaitlin and how she had moved in front of him and the Doc. Yes the roles were quite reversed now. The protector had become the protected. He smiled. Only now did he release his stance after Swift called for peace. He returned to his spot against the stalagmite. His shirt had dried considerably, so while everyone was occupied he took the time to hang up his pants and tie his shirt around his waist. Now maybe they would dry...*