Ioannes scowled as The Red bowled over civilians in his haste to attack the Demons, but he knew that it wasn't a bad move, from the standpoint of pragmatism. Talking to Ionathan, who seemed to be the leader of the guards, the Mamluk spoke:

"This isn't an order, but a request! Can half of you come with me to help the townsfolk, while the other ones keep drawing the bats' attention? If not, well, I'll help the people anyway!" That last part was a psychological trick intended to guilt them into agreeing to his 'request'. And with that, the Hellene/Girayid began to ran for the fleeing townspeople, his quick mind figuring out that the quickest escape route was in the direction of a major temple, where the wounded can perhaps recieve healing.

"This way! This way!" Ioannes cried out as he pointed towards said nearby temple, helping up an old woman who had stumbled, before continuing to try and divert the chaotic departure, trying to clear the area of civilians in the best way he knew how.

Hopefully, this will clear more space for The Red to fight...

[@The Harbinger of Ferocity], [@Jon Y], [@IcePezz], [@ArenaSnow].