Considering a chant had started of encouragement, it would be a good idea to move fast. Joy's eyes held steel, even as her expression remained pleasant. Especially as she looked at Thea and saw that expression.

"Would you be kind enough to let the captain know what's about to happen? I'll keep an eye on things here." All but shoving Trunks at Thea to act as escort--as it hadn't escaped her that he was tense in the crowd too. "If I need help, I will call, but you two are fairly level-headed."

Considering one of the locals had hefted the weighted-mini-spear, and was flailing it slightly while he took aim, Trunks didn't have to be told twice. Waiting only long enough to be sure Joy was safely in her corner table, where she could watch, he decided better to act and apologize later. Looping an arm around Thea's waist and bodily dragging her with him, as he shoved through the crowds and moved quickly.

Once out of the tavern, in fresh air, he breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed some. Better. Much better being out of the crowd.