(he's not sure how he feels about her dropping her own makeshift weapon, but her confidence and reassurance in him is all he needs. if trucy trusts him, he'll protect her with everything he's got. he is, however, doubting the "you're so smart!" comment and just thinking isn't that just common sense.) We haven't been wandering around too long, so I think we'll be able to get out quick.

(he's doubting on if they'll manage to avoid any run ins with the zombies, but he'll remain hopeful trucy's sake. and maybe if he manages that, it'll rub onto himself, too. he takes in a big breath before stepping back out into the hallway, moving as swiftly but silently as he can. he might be the lawyer of the famed chords of steel, but he's determined to keep his mouth shut to keep them safe.) Was that examination room empty when we went through it before? We might get lucky going back.