Miriam shut the book with the slightest scowl after being told to. The action that unfolded was sudden, she hadn't been at all prepared for it. The sound of gunshots pounded her eardrums, making her shudder and jump to her feet. She wasn't all that good with guns, especially under pressure, and right now she could feel every beat of her heart, quickened by adrenaline, and almost feel the blood being diverted away from her digestive system and to her limbs. [i]Breathe. Breathe. They have it under control.[/i] She watched the action and picked up a spare gun, hoping that no one would be counting on her to fire it.