[ That's Jayce for you, always making friends wherever he goes. It's like a backward talent of his. It doesn't take him more than a second to realize he's looking into familiar blue eyes and for the first time since he's arrived, he finds himself relieved. ]

Caitlyn! [ It doesn't last, of course, not when he sees the state his friend is in. ] What happened? Are you hurt? Did they...?

[ There are too many questions and not enough time to answer them. When she takes his hand and pulls, Jayce follows easily, not wanting to be around such a hostile group of people any longer lest things escalate even more. He's quick to wrap a firm arm around her waist, inviting her to lean all her weight against his side. ]

Probably a good idea. [ Jayce takes a few steps towards the nearby buildings so there's more distance between them and the hostile citizens, but his concerned eyes are mostly on Caitlyn. Despite their confusion and the tension in the air, he quips, aiming for levity. ] Would you put me in a joint lock if I offered to carry you? You probably weigh less than the Mercury Hammer.