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You move to the cultist quicker than he can make it to the door. Grabbing him by the tunic, you slam him against the jailhouse door, sure to make as much noise as you possibly can. Your action slams the man's head so hard that it instantly knocks him out, and he droops in your grasp. You drop him to the side and move away at a casual pace. As the door to the jail flies open and a sea of cultists begin to flood out, you run. Not too fast, you tell yourself. They must see where you are going. They follow, and fortunately, no arrows go flying into your back.

You get to the intended stand and fight area and note Kanow standing beneath the dark awning of a closed shop. You turn, draw your short sword, and wait for your pursuers to catch up.

As the first three come racing into the area, what do you do?