When the shadowy creatures had appeared he went into a defensive position but was sad to see they attacked Sydney and Strauss instead. Simon scowled at Alex for praising the game creator. "Whoever made this game should be put in jail, genius or not he's kidnapped us and has possibly put our lives in danger." He readied himself for the next attack but a wolf like creature appeared. "Oh boy, now what?!" The wolf started to snarl at the shadowy creatures causing them to flee. Before Simon could ask why or even thank the beast it was gone. 

Esmay muttered a thank you. "Did it save us? I thought everything wanted to kill us? Maybe it was hunting... Though people sound tastier than shadows."

He went up to Strauss and asked, "Does that... hurt? If it hurts then we know we are in danger." He pointed at his wound. "If that hurts, there's a good chance this is more than just a game."