Bemused, Wild Tiger followed the path of her finger and everything seemed to move through molasses. Something appeared behind Barnaby, but the damage had already been done before any of them could realize it. His partner fell like a discarded doll, and the older man just had enough sense not to lunge forward and seek revenge.

His responsibility was to the civilians first and foremost and his anger would not control him. Barnaby was in control of the situation for now, so it was up to him to back the blond up once the woman was secure.

"Ma'am," he said calmly, blocking her view of the violence in front of her so she would turn her undivided attention to him. "We need to find you somewhere safe! Come with me!" The former Hero didn't ask her, he told her and moved to grab her by the arm.