[ IP ] Fleeing from the scene

I'm a simple guy, and I do a simple job. Get in, get out, get paid. Do n't much care about what happens in between. Witnesses? Shoot'em. Payload? Stuff it in a sack. Easy, quick, fine for a guy like me. Things do n't go wrong very often. People do n't like getting shot, and when you stare them in the face in combat gear and a skull mask, they get on the ground and let you tie them up long enough to get done what you're doing. I'm a professional, I want things to go right, the clients want things to go right, no problems, right? 
 
 Not today. Things went wrong, fast. We got in just fine, but they were waiting for us. We started out as four. Steve messed up. Popped the door, did n't listen to what was waiting on the other side. Had a hot stream of lead waiting for him. I was at the back of the corridor watching our backs, and all I heard was a rat-a-tat-tat and a thud when he hit the floor. Kid on the other side of the door was n't a good shot, and we put him down. Then Jimmy tried to sell us out, caught him pulling out a phone and trying to dial out. Guy on the other end did n't sound too happy when we capped Jimmy. 
 
 Got the payload. Data tapes, or whatever they're called now. We knew we were on a tight timetable after that phonecall went out, but I'm not sure it mattered. They had to have known we were coming. Nobody mobilizes this kind of equipment that fast. I'm not even sure they're human, what's after us. We got onto our escape route, and barely avoided the explosives they'd set. Blew the whole place down, so much debris, everything collapsed. Running now. Not sure where we're going. Got the payload. Got ta get out. Might ditch the payload now. No payday worth my life. I risk a glance sideways. Tim's a little slow, but right behind me. They're right behind him. Taking aim. Got ta run. Got ta get out. 
 
 They click. Not their guns, their mouths or whatever else they've got. They do n't use words, they just…click. They're fast. Faster than they should be. I keep light on my feet, some protection but mobility is key. These things have armor plating. Thick. Shot one, bullets just bounced off. This is n't worth it. Just got ta keep running. Maybe they ca n't go forever...
