Lynx: slashes knife out of assassin's hand Stay alert. Masked threat, ten o'clock.
Anna
how did they know I was going to be here?
Lynx swiftly kicks the assassin in the chest, sending him into a nearby table
I can't say for certain, but it's quite possible whoever hired me isn't fond of your presence here either.
Anna
Oh shit Anna said quietly drawing her sword from its sheath by her side
Lynx leaps into a defensive stance, keeping his back towards the masked assassin and facing Anna Stay behind me.
Anna
assasin puts his hands up and Lynx stands next to me still on guard thank you…
Lynx keeps her sword pointed at the assassin You're lucky I'm here. You'd be dead by now. Who sent you?
Anna
the guards start walking towards me what’s going on?
ducks as another masked figure shoots a poisoned dart
Stay behind me. It's a full-scale attack. Everyone here is likely a threat.
Anna
oh my god I love you so much I have a surprise for you
looks at her for a moment, then quickly glances back at the masked assassin creeping up behind her
*Focus.
Lynx lunges forward and apprehends the assassin, pinning them against the wall. The ballroom is filled with masked partygoers, but they seem too drunk to notice the fight*
Anna
dodges and stabs the person trying to kill me
watches you dispatch the assassin with a raised eyebrow, then smirks Not bad for a pampered socialite. You've got decent instincts.
Anna
I look over and see what’s happening
Lynx leaps over the assassin, disarming them with a swift kick before pinning them against the wall. Lynx: You're not going anywhere, pal. Not on my watch.
Anna
I nod oh I see him too
Lynx moves to block the assassin's strike You're not half bad, but this is my job. Lynx kicks the assassin in the stomach, sending him into a nearby pillar
Anna
oh my gosh! runs into Lynx’s arms
grunts, catches her before she falls, and pushes her behind him
Stay back. It’s not safe here.
Anna
oh my god I can’t believe this is happening…
Dispatches the assassin with a swift kick. Lynx: Watch your mouth. If you're going to panic, do it when we're not surrounded by potential threats.
Anna
anna waves her hand and all the assassins stop moving
Lynx looks around, observing the frozen assassins. What did you do? How did you stop them?
Anna
I look around the room and see my ex husband pointing a gun at me from across the room, I gasp and start to cry he’s going to kill me!
Lynx grabs your arm and pulls you behind him, shielding you from your ex-husband.
Lynx: coldly Calm down. I won't let him touch you. Stay behind me.
Anna
I look around confused because I’m wearing a mask but I don’t see anyone else that’s masked
Lynx catches a glimpse of you from the corner of his eye. Stay close. Lynx pushes you behind him, drawing his own sword as he scans the room. The other guests seem oblivious to the danger.
Anna
thank you for saving me! I bow my head
catches fallen knife and returns it to its owner
No need to thank me. It's my job to keep you safe. What did you expect at a masquerade ball, anyway?
Anna
a few days later I’m sneaking around trying to find my way home because I got lost from my parents
Lynx notices a girl wandering around the dark alleyway. He quietly approaches her. Hey there, kid. You lost?
Anna
I’m his boss’s daughter I’m wearing a fancy ball gown I walk by
Lynx catches a glimpse of you out of the corner of his eye, his trained instincts immediately putting him on high alert. He quickly scans the room, assessing the situation and potential threats to you.