She came forward from the shadows, claws retracted and hands out in assertive but calming posture. "Wait." Being cautious and alert, she was careful to approach only until the man's grip on the hilt tightened. There were three, there was another not accounted for and two had Jacques's neck scissored in their blades. Looks like someone was already hunting them before they could start the hunt.
"I know you are not allowed to deviate from your commands," Laura spoke slowly, looking the other circling for her in the eye. They had to understand spoken word to be given orders, even this young. "But there is no gain for you for killing him. There will be no reward beyond being allowed to live. Abandon this mission and leave the Facility."