The assailants moved with speed and discipline one would expect from well-trained soldiers, not thugs who would go around robbing banks. Before Rain could even come to terms with the shifting situation, she and Tamar were being escorted into the depths of the building.
The Tyrant was leading the way, with six of his men following. The two hostages were walking behind, with Corsair and Fleur guarding them.
Which meant that four Awakened bandits stayed behind to guard the rest of the hostages, and were now alone with Ray.
'Can we take them down?'
Rain and Tamar were restrained with enchanted cuffs that made their essence strangely sluggish and prevented them from summoning any Memories. The former would have interfered with their ability to use Aspect Abilities… if not for the Mark of Shadows.