Jayvaughn quickly realized that Lucian was in no state of mind to check on the battle up front, thoroughly immobilized by his initial shock.
Standing back up under the tactical pretense of firing another burst, Jayvaughn leaned out to observe what was happening with the man named Marlon.
Up on the elevated ledge, Marlon and K appeared to be engaged solely in a tense verbal confrontation.
Whatever words Marlon was spitting at the man seemed to be fueling a massive fire, as K's face flushed a deep, furious red.
Even from his position at the far end of the lower trench, Jayvaughn could clearly see thick, angry veins popping out along K's neck and temples.
Jayvaughn maintained his defensive posture, continuing to fire controlled bursts while ducking occasionally to avoid returning rounds.
When he stepped up to fire another wave, Lucian surprisingly stood right up beside him.
Jayvaughn offered a small, appreciative smile. "You seem to have recovered pretty fast."
