The two standing thugs got that slightly confused look on their faces that Chloe no doubt was used to seeing at her wall of words. But they made no response to it that she could ascertain unless “Mad fucking bitch” was the response she was hoping for.<br/><br/>However Sethi’s single statement had a great deal more effect, the thug at the back said, “Fuck this.” And turning made a beeline for the stairs, his companion realizing he was alone backed away. “OK we are going.”<br/>Once he had taken a few steps he too turned and ran.<br/><br/>The prone thug’s eyes opened wide as Cairn’s sword sliced into the floor a scant gnat’s wing from his ear. With speed given by terror he rolled and came to his feet. “I am going.” He joined the retreat of his companions down the stairs.<br/><br/>Titan looked at Cairn, no great hardship seeing as she was naked, “That was a nice thrust, good control to get it that close. But maybe getting dressed would be a good idea. They have legged it but maybe only to get more of their mates.” He moved forward as he spoke to Sethi, “Your kill, want to loot?”<br/><br/>Then he stopped as a man and a dog appeared on the stairs, “Who are you?”<br/>