[Well, at least this guy's nicer than Jade would be about it.]

I know.

[Luke knows he's being stupid. He thinks about asking the stranger for help, but... this one's Luke's responsibility. He heaves a great sigh.]

They're just... they're not even monsters, really. All they're doing is running away, right? But people need them.

[Don't mess with the food supply is one of the first lessons Luke learned. He nods to himself, trying to be more decisive than he feels, and adjusts his grip on his sword.]

Okay.

[A curious glance over, which is at least a little bit putting off the face-carving he's been told is necessary.]

I'm Luke, by the way.