Ash thought for sure they were in the clear, their walk had been rather calming and uneventful. His hopes were dashed however when the cloaked figure stepped out of the woods into their line of sight. As they approached the figure, Ash moved himself so he was in front of Vivian. When the man spoke, Ash's hand moved to the hilt of his sword; while violence wasn't the first answer, Ash quickly realized this man was lacking in the morals department. The nearby snapping alerted him that there was possibly someone else nearby as well, however Ash didn't let that draw his attention from the man in front of them. "You had best step back and rethink that request. You're not getting any Yukkas from me, and you will not lay a finger on the woman." Ash spoke in a sharp tone as his blue gaze narrowed dangerously. He drew his sword from its thresh and waited for the man to either reconsider and flee or fight him. "Walk away bandit, while you can still walk." Ash warned gripping the hilt of his sword tightly.