All of my godlike senses, speed, and reflexes became useless in the rowdy tavern. Somehow I'd failed to spot Shinsou Vaan Osiris and what could only be his latest apprentice tailing me. I also hadn't noticed the familiar giant John Cromwell in the corner. And I couldn't move any faster than the bulky miner's staggering feet allowed.

Fortunately, Cromwell made for a formidable distraction, especially with his mighty attention focused on Shinsou. As the giant, the Telgradian, and the apprentice joined into the pub's fisticuffs I shoved my mark as gently as possible towards the kitchen's entrance.

"Skunt!" A red-haired man roared, slashing with a broken bottle at an even more red-haired woman. She dove aside and the dangerous glass arced in on the miner's neck.

Tssssshh! The glass shattered as my arm swept up like a spring-loaded lever. Without thinking I stiff-armed the ginger bastard out of our path and herded my mark closer to the edge of the chaotic room.

Breaker is escorting the cheating bastard to the back of the room, aiming for the kitchen doors and the rear exit. If there isn't a rear exit, he'll make one (assuming they get there).