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Rylie moved cautiously, military training keeping her very alert She stayed at Daniel's side, never more than three steps apart. When he raised his hand, looked over, their eyes meeting Rylie knew he had spotted something.

As Daniel asked if anyone was around, Rylie glanced behind her to ensure no one was trying to sneak up. The explosion of the wall outwards caused her to crouch and send a small shield up around herself. Splinters bounced off of the invisible protection. Rylie narrowed her eyes slightly attempting to figure out how quickly she could help free Daniel from the bear hug the man was giving him.

Movement behind and beside him made her eyes shift. A seemingly random group of people appeared. A woman addressed her. The tone was one of displeasure and distaste. Clearly they had no love for intruders. From the damage and bodies she and Daniel passed it was understandable.

Rylie stood slowly. “We wanted to talk to you, that's all. We have no desire to fight, just talk.”

She let the shield drop but kept her mind focused in case it needed to go up again. “I appreciate you letting my friend go. He hasn't attacked you and we aren't with them.” Rylie gestured with her thumb over her shoulder to where the corpses of a few military personnel laid.

“We aren't affiliated with them, we are here to discuss a particular problem that maybe you might be able to help with. Up front, we are trying to stop them...” A movement of her thumb back towards the bodies. “From doing more damage to this city than they have already done.”

Rylie crossed her arms. “If you let him go, we can talk. If you don't want to talk then let him go and we will be on our way, no harm, no foul.”

Rylie's tone was neutral, her posture relaxed. Her eyes scanned the small group of people again. She wondered just how many of them had powers of any sort and how many more might be waiting inside.