[ The knife finally sshks through the last threads of rope and a similarly sharp smile cuts its way across Claire's face. ]

Sure I see it - come on, I'd have to be some kinda hoodlum not to get what you're saying. [ He hoists Thomas, still tied at the wrists and ankles, onto his shoulder and smirks at Asami. No chance she'll fire on him with a human shield. ] But you can accomplish a lot more doing things my way!

[ A couple of quick, long strides make him close enough to Pancake to jump onto the horse's back, somehow making it look effortless with Thomas writhing on his shoulder. Pancake starts at the sudden weight of two men and rears back slightly, drawing a muffled yell from Thomas. ]