"That," Nico observed, dropping both arms down to her sides and extending her fingers behind her, "is more than the usual amount of ninjas."

Where exactly did he expect her to run to? Could he even take this many ninjas right after he'd carried her up out of the ocean? She glanced behind her, hoping for Godzilla or something to pop up and be a distraction. Where was the guy who they were here following?

She shifted backward slowly, gravel crunching underfoot as she tried to figure out if the Staff of One was anywhere nearby for her to grasp.