Nick lunged for the co-pilot's gun, praying that whatever had taken the co-pilot was not contagious or was reliant upon something touching him. He was ever-cautious about the things beneath the skin and considered pumping a few rounds into the dead man's body for good measure but didn't want to waste the bullets. He was about to waste one anyway, however.<strong>*bang*</strong>The shot rang out in the confined space, making it seem far, far louder than it actually was. He'd held it at length and fired into the cockpit door (which he had closed behind himself) which he knew to be bullet resistant.<strong>"LISTEN UP!"</strong>Nick shouted, gun still clearly in his hands.<strong>"If you want to survive this incident, I advise you to listen to me, as I'm the man with the gun, and likely your only chance out of here. Anyone with small children, pick them up or have someone stronger than you pick them up. Carry them. Do not make them walk. If you have limited mobility, I advise you to get to the restrooms and lock yourselves there for as long as you possibly can, if you need to come grab bottled waters, ginger ales, and peanuts, then do so. You will likely want to spend a day or more in there. Take whatever reading materials can be found also, because it's going to get cramped and boring. Sorry, but it's either that or thrown to the wolves."</strong>He took a moment both to let it set in, and let those who thought that the better plan do so. He was probably getting a lot of questioning looks by this point, as he was not the most charismatic individual, nor the most frightening. He prayed there wasn't an Air Marshal drawing a bead on him as he spoke.<strong>"Those of you with hands free, grab your seat cushion flotation devices. These will make good shields. Keep whatever those things are off of you and anyone else you can, then run. I want whoever can run fastest to wait the longest. We're going out the opposite wing exit, where there are as yet no hostiles. Do you understand me, and are there any questions or concerns? Hands will be raised, because if you all talk at once I will not hear you and we will waste time."</strong>He waits for questions, and recognizes anyone who offers one.