[ She sounds positive that she won't hit her by mistake -- which is a real concern for an amateur -- and the way she grips the gun two-handed backs that up. It's a nice, safe hold.

Satisfied, Root turns and jumps back into the store, ignoring the broken glass scraping her and the cuts it leaves behind. She has a clear, authoritative tone and a controlled manner that make it obvious this is not her first rodeo. ]

Better hurry -- we're getting company, and we need a defensible position. Get in and behind the counter. I'll cover you.

[ And she swings around immediately to fire off a round just past Koharu at an advancing hound. It's far enough away that it's only glanced by the buckshot and skitters, growling low and wary, looking for a better approach with its pal... ]