Kat had been about to respond when all hell broke loose and she found herself tugged to the side. There was no hesitation from her in following the other woman's lead as they pushed through toward the exit. It was easier than she'd thought it'd be as more people were surging forward toward the action than pulling back.
Voices raised in angry shouts and the mood turned even uglier. A backward glance showed an outright brawl going on, security trying to break up the crowd and some of the protestors fighting back. So far people on both sides seemed content to let those who wanted to leave do so, and Kat was more than happy to do so.