[i]Cute[/i] the Clockwork Man thought sardonically, after turning to find Arty had already sped half-way down the plateau, using the rocks for cover. The Automaton of course followed suit, making some noise despite his best efforts as he relied on superior speed rather than stealth to take down the guards some distance up ahead. Driving forward with all his power, he was close by when Arty made his move, dropping down and jumping out from behind a boulder to dispatch two guards with incredible efficiency. 

The Clockwork Man did not slow his charge, but instead collided with the two forward guards even as one turned after hearing a slight disturbance. His metallic body barrelled straight into the first of the unlucky duo, throwing him sideways even as the second dragged his gun around in alarm. He received nothing more than a precise blow to the sternum for his efforts which caused his throat to momentarily collapse, he fainted instantly from the assault. 

Quickly, the Clockwork Man strode over to the first of his guards and delivered a powerful punch into the front of his helmet, followed by two more until the metal crumpled and the guard was left out cold.

The Clockwork Man stood straight after his brief scuffle, straightening his jacket.

“We can’t all be so neat.” He observed as a way of apology to Arty for his less than stealthy take-downs. Even as he spoke, his magic permeated the four’s communication equipment, causing it to internally malfunction, hopefully that would buy them some time, if anyone contacted them it would be far more suspicious to be greeted by silence.

Without another word, the Clockwork Man began sprinting towards the tower, knowing they had only a short while to reach the base and start climbing before the patrol would be found.