Audacious
“Though she was only seeing it from the rear, so to speak, the show was quite impressive.With full-battle rattle, it would be as intimidating as all get out.It was probably the lack of full-battle gear that left someone with the guts to shoot.Kris was about to let Captain DeVar hand her out of the rig. That would normally have been Jack’s job, but what with both of them beat up, it would not have been very impressive for them to fall flat on their asses. So Kris was just that extra second longer... in dismounting and someone was just recovered enough to take a shot.It was a strange battle to listen to. Or maybe this battle was a unique affair.A pistol snapped off full-power rounds as fast as someone could pull the trigger. Another joined it. Then more.From around Kris, she heard the pop of one low-powered sleepy dart. Then another single shot. Then more.Very quickly there was nothing coming in on full power.Just as quickly, the sleepy darts fell silent.Captain DeVar stood up on the running board, giving Kris a good view of the sharp creases in even his civilian pants.MoreLess
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