Of course, that was right when Nightmares showed up. On the stairs.

"Of course." Wash rolled his eyes, pulling the rifle off his back and sighting the Nightmare furthest away from Nepeta in one fluid motion. He didn't know how she fought yet, or if she could - better to give her a bit of leeway until she reacted. He took the shot, sending a Nightmare plant falling to pieces as Fang and Melody both charged into the fray, intent on helping.