Cassie followed Raph at a more sedate pace, hands swinging loosely by her sides. Tris might not have been able to take three attackers from surprise, but Raph could handle two in the open with one hand tied behind his shell.

After glancing in Al's direction to determine whether he was likely to spring in as back-up (not likely), Cassie covered a yawn with her hand and raised her eyebrows at Tris' two still-masked attackers.

" 'Hey, Thing One, who could that mysterious and shadowy figure be?'" she asked in a mocking tone of voice. " 'Why, Thing Two, I do believe that's One-Punch Cassie! We should probably pee ourselves now and just get it over with.' 'Undoubtedly, Thing One!'"