but the warehouse was full of obstacles that
worked both ways. It would have trouble turning quickly between the
racks, and the floor was littered with goods that could make it lose its
footing. She could draw it toward the loading area, where Yan had a
clear shot, but she would need to keep it from smashing the shelves down
around them.
"Yan, heavier one on the far end. Keep the side door clear."
"Understood."
The mutant charged. Bai moved to her right, letting it strike the shelf
instead of her. The impact sent a stack of small boxes bursting open.
Tin cans rolled across the floor, clattering in all directions. The
creature twisted toward her, faster than she expected, and its forearm
caught the edge of her sleeve. The fabric tore. Bai used the moment of
contact to step inside its reach and slash at the joint below its elbow.
The blade cut through the thick tissue, and the mutant bellowed. It
swung with its other arm, striking the shelves hard enough to shake dust
