"...It seems we're in the same predicament. We should move quickly but refrain from dashing, but I'm sure you don't need that sort of reminder," she noted, nodding and picking up the pace. They can make chit-chat later. The beam rapier flared back to life as more insects were incoming.

"I've noted this species can't turn on a dime. As much as I don't like running away, we can surpass these two swarms completely and be gone before they have a chance to turn and renew their assault." She didn't notice any external weaponry on him. She had, however, seen the cannon.

"I'll clear a path! Straight through!" In a blink, she was gone. But then she reappeared a few yards away, trailed by lightning that felled a dozen of the bugs, twitching and sparking.

Her energy levels didn't like that, so she broke into a run. The city was getting close!