[center][b]The Clayman's Finale[/b][/center] Maria stepped around the corner behind Lux, her shield already out. She had no idea what exactly she was supposed to be protecting these people from, but she planned to be ready for it. She almost raised it in front of her face when she saw the monster barreling toward them down the hall, but since Lux didn't seem worried about it she kept itdown. [i]I hope this guy knows what he's doing.[/i] she thought, flinching slightly as it got close, then passed them. "I don't scare easily, but I'm glad that thing is on our side." She muttered.