Ryan was still looking out of the window when he heard the man asking about some unknown individual who was apparently outside. And really, there was a dark figure moving around just a few meters from them. First he thought it's just another creature, but after watching more closely, it had a completely human form. [i]Who would go out like that at night?[/i] he thought. His mind was racing and he quickly concluded that whoever it may be, he or she must be dangerous and probably armed as well. That would explain how the person dares to just walk around like that, not afraid of the horrible creatures.

Takiko asked him if he knew who was out there:
[i]"No, not at all...But he looks dangerous, that's for damn sure."[/i] he replied. Even though it seemed he didn't notice them yet, he was way too close. They were in a bleak situation nonetheless and having a seemingly hostile stranger right next to them just made the matters a lot worse. They had a wounded man with them as well, who can't go anywhere on his own, which meant that they were pretty much pinned down in the house. And even if the person won't notice them at all, he's very likely to attract some of these creatures, who are even more fearful, especially in groups. And once they get a scent of them...it's over.

[i]"Oh, for Christ's sake..."[/i] he let out a sigh, turning away from the window. Suddenly, the girl turned to him and told him that if he wanted to leave, he was free to go. This statement surprised him a bit, but he knew it wasn't because Takiko was ungrateful or anything, but because she cared for him. However, Ryan has already made a decision. Just like at the basement, he knew that she and the man as well, need his help. And he needs theirs as well.
[i]"I could...but I won't. You have no reason to risk your life either. Nobody here does. We'll stand and fight together, if it's needed."[/i] he finally answered as he drew his pistol from its sheath. He felt heroic, but he didn't want to sacrifice himself or anything. It was do or die time and he definitely wanted to do. [i]"What's the plan?"[/i]