Whatever the plan had been, it seems to be rapidly getting out of control. Nadine's attention is divided, torn between the altercation among their own group - what the hell has gotten into Dean? - and the rapidly advancing returning patrol. This is a problem, and she finds herself making a canine whine without thinking.

Shit.

She doesn't consider herself particularly vulnerable in this form. If anything, she's faster and more agile and a much smaller target. She can use that. And she just might have to, all things considered.

Whatever's happening with Jo and Dean, Jesper can't handle defense by himself. So while she does appear to take cover, darting behind some rocks, it's as much to get to a more advantageous spot as to seek safety. She may not currently have a gun or even a sword, but she's solid muscle and armed with a mouthful of deadly teeth.

If nothing else, she can scare the hell out of the bandit's horses if need be.