Megan took a half step to the side and let Mandy by. When Becky rushed forward, Megan moved with all the speed she had and used her martial arts training to bring Becky to the ground in a hold that locked up her arms. She was as careful as she could be of the woman's pregnant stomach, but that wasn't going to stop her from protecting her friends.
"What are you doing?" Mandy demanded, but Megan ignored her.
"I'm not…" Becky started, then choked off. She tried several more times to speak, but couldn't get very much out.
"She hasn't been able to say much since we untied her," Mei said, finally reaching them. Quiet was finally descending in the large chamber, though Megan noted several paramedics caring for fallen senators. "But we got the gist of it. Her mind is fractured, and she's confused, but she's no threat to my family."
Megan didn't know what was going on and turned to look at where Eldon, Mandy, and Shlee held one another. The three were talking, but Mandy shook her head.
