[CupcakeDolly]

Rue was more than a little annoyed. She had underestimated the power that one tiny rumor could hold, and even more so she had underestimated the people who might answer such a call. Now she was being strung along with hardly enough time to get a word in edgewise. Regardless of that, however, it seemed her new bodyguard was serving her well. Most initial doubts she had about the man flew from her mind the moment he acted as a human shield.

"This way!" She took hold of the Lev's wrist and began running on her own, attempting to take back control of the situation. They needed someplace to hide, but she hadn't been in the city long enough to have found any such place. Oh, and they might need someone to stop the man from bleeding all over her, as well.

With one hand still holding Lev, Rue checked the interface on her wrist and simultaneously reached out with her mind. There was a strong presence nearby. She scanned through thoughts, feeling somewhat dizzy as she did. Yes, that one would do.

Moments later she burst through the door of a tavern, with the bleeding Lev still in tow. She looked over the room as heads turned toward them, picking out her target from the crowd. She faltered for a second - the person looked male, but she could tell from the mental patterns that it was female. That hardly mattered anyway.

"You!" She pointed at the girl. "This man needs medical attention! I will pay you, just do it. Now!"