I reached out with my magic immediately, even as I pulled my shields around me and prepared to fight. The essence's calm helped me stay focused, even as we tracked the three vampires who almost crossed our path, only a few yards further ahead past the trees, on their way across the Yard toward my dorm.

Or, at least, heading in that direction. Assuming they were after me was a leap, though not a big one.

"Come on." I took off at a run, Charlotte beside me, heading for ...