Ace looked back at Jasper, with a curious gaze as they walked into the cave. Staring at her long enough made Ace shake her head. "I think she's broken." It didn't take Ace long to figure out Jasper and germs didn't mix. It was noticeable when she first met the girl. "Whatever is in that water, it sure did calm her down. At least she didn't pass out." Thankfully, as Ace predicted, most of the stuff fell off her or washed off. Somehow, Ace managed to find the most dangerous path. Each step she took, the rock would give out only seconds later just as she bounded to the next. Occasionally, she'd find some safe spot in order to help pull Jasper along too. 

"Wonderful! We made it to the cave." Ace's voice echoed and she couldn't help but laugh some. "Come on you two, let's go farther. It might be warmer in here." Not even being able to take more than three steps, did she see a group of people in cloaks and her newfound friends in nets. Her hands crossed under her chest and her smile faded. "Looks like someone started the party without us." She was a lot more calm than Harper, but that was in most situations anyway. Ace pulled Jasper behind her a little, and looked at the group of cloaks. "A little life lesson for you Jasper..." As Harper and some random lady 'negotiated' noticed the one with the pipe. "Always check for weapons. And then," 

When Harper got hit, Ace frowned and balled her fists together. She had found a new liking to people, new friends even, so the sudden sense of loyalty kicked in. "That was pretty rude you know. I even have better manners than that." She took a step toward ??? Ace wasn't afraid of a simple fight. This fight couldn't have been any different from the ones when she was younger. But Harper's voice deterred her. He wanted her to help the others. "Fine. But be careful. And don't give her that list." A little ironic for someone who did the exact opposite. 

Ace pulled Jasper along, but then frowned again seeing that the one who possessed the pole was the one guarding the net. "Hmph. Jasper, you try and help Leila and Harper. I don't think this one will be so nice as to let us walk by. I'd rather not have you get hit with a pole- and drunk. Not a good feeling I bet." Despite the urgency, Ace gave a reassuring smile and walked up to Gary. Ignoring her, Ace looked at the group. "Long time no see guys. Did you find anything interesting? We should probably discuss this... I guess after there isn't a net stuck over you." Her hands went to her hips and she looked at the girl with the pole. "So girly are you going to let them out? Or do I have to use force? You know, I'm fine with either." 

The survival skills she obtained over the years kicked in, searching for the best place to strike. All she needed was to knock her on her butt and pull the net as fast as possible. It sounded easy enough, right? Just how did she plan on doing it... Well, just like the rest of her life so far, she planned to wing it and hope for the best. She was still alive now, so that plan was working pretty well. 

When Harper yelled, Ace glanced back at the commotion. She'd let the other two grab the list, Ace trusted them enough to do so. But, that meant Harper was left in the water. "More hands will be needed if we're suppose to actually win..." Using that distraction and impulse behavior, (nope, no plan of action) Ace ran past Gary, careful to dodge any swings from the pole and reached for the net. 

It was one of those 'now or never' moments, although 'never' would just be until she tried again.