[center][h1][b][color=red]A[/color][/b][/h1][/center][sub]Mentions: VV-[@Estylwen][/sub][hr][indent]A’s heart dropped into her stomach as Vin’s man grabbed her and pulled her in front of him. The rough grip of their hands on her arms sent a jolt of pain through her, but she bit her lip to keep from crying out. The realization that she was being used as a human shield sent a wave of fear through her, but she forced herself to stay calm. She couldn’t afford to show weakness now, not when so much was at stake. Her mind raced, trying to formulate a plan even as her body trembled with adrenaline.

She glanced at VV, who was watching in horror and gave her a subtle nod, trying to convey that she was okay. VV’s eyes were wide with fear, but A hoped her gesture would provide some reassurance. A’s mind raced, assessing the situation with a clarity born of desperation. She could sense the pulsing hearts of Vin’s men around them, their adrenaline spiking as the tension mounted. The strange rush of blood from the massive Wild and the hidden heartbeat added to the complexity of their predicament, making her head spin.

Stay calm, she thought to herself, the words like a mantra, a desperate attempt to keep her thoughts clear and focused. She needed to think clearly and find a way out of this. Every second counted, and she couldn’t afford to let fear cloud her judgment. Her eyes scanned around herself, searching for any possible escape route or advantage.

Vin’s voice boomed as he yelled at Izaac, threatening to blow up the building. The sheer volume of his rage was like a physical blow, making her flinch involuntarily. A’s eyes darted to the building, trying to catch a glimpse of her potential ally, hoping against hope that they were on the same side. 

She did not have to wait for long as this person stepped out, apparently—and thankfully—not willing to take the shot with her there. Relief washed over her, but it was fleeting, replaced quickly by a renewed sense of urgency. She watched the exchange between him and Vin, her heart pounding in her chest. Every word, every gesture was a potential trigger for disaster. 

What A did not expect, however, was for that danger to come in the form of the Wild’s sudden rush towards the building sending a wave of panic through the group. Vin’s men shouted in alarm, their weapons trained on the massive creature. A could sense the pulsing hearts of the men around her, their adrenaline spiking as the situation escalated.

But the moment also offered her something important. A chance. 

While Vin’s attention was momentarily diverted by the Wild’s attack, A focused her energy, using her Hemorrhage ability to create a distraction. She locked eyes with one of Vin’s men, the one holding her, and concentrated. She could feel the blood flow in his body, the pulse of his heart. With a surge of effort, she triggered a nosebleed, causing him to stagger back in surprise and loosen his grip on her. [/indent]