The way the soldier spoke, made it sound more like a threat than like he was trying to help him. Luke initially felt suspicious, wondering why this guy would lie and go out of his way to help a complete stranger. But he chose to think it was because there may be some good people still left in this place, like this woman who had at least taken an interest in him when everyone else had avoided him. At this point this seemed like the easiest way to get what he wanted. An armed escort, being let out of this place willingly with no questions asked?

He really couldn’t have asked for a better escape plan. Once out in the streets he didn’t imagine it would be overly hard to lose the two. Then again maybe simply asking to be left to take his own chances would be enough, if this guy was willing to break rules to get him out who knew what he’d be willing to do? However before he could respond to anything the woman walked right up to him and began telling him off. Luke’s mouth practically fell open and he looked at the pair in shock.

What was she doing? Who in their right mind would be willing to help him after this? Still, he was not going to get in the way. She had… this strange air of importance about her that made him not want to draw attention to himself. Once everything was done he looked up to the woman and gave her a small, hesitant smile. “Um… thanks?” He said uncertainly as he stood. “I’m going to go and um… try and get some supplies together I guess.” He wasn’t really sure how this place worked with things like that, but if he could get some food back to Ash he’d feel better.

“Come find me before you leave? I just want to get back to my friend, out of this place. It’s a bloody death sentence waiting to happen.” With that he gave her a small grateful nod and turned to go before stopping. “My name’s Luke, by the way.” He gave her another nod and quickly hurried off, catching up to the soldier. He still thought it was his best chance of getting out, if the offer still stood, he wanted to keep options open just in case there was a chance that woman couldn’t get him out or if this man had plans to bring him back here after he found Ash.

“Hey, look, right now that little girl is the only thing that matters to me, okay? I don’t care how right now. I don’t know exactly what happened back there… but I’ll still take that escort if you’re offering? I don’t want to come back here, but I understand if you kind of have to make me or something. I don’t care as long I know she’s safe.” He still didn’t want to stay here, but getting to Ash was the most important thing right now. Everything after that could be dealt with as it happens.

Giving the soldier a small nod as well Luke quickly walked away, trying to get used to the crowds. It was so strange having people around after so much time alone. It was even stranger not having Ash by his side. Looking around he made his way towards a tent, not really paying much attention to his environment until he was face to face with a couple of pretty girls, one brunette and one blonde, each could have been a few years either side his age and a guy who looked a few years older than him. A dumbstruck look covered his face and he took a few steps back uncertainly.

“Shit! I um… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to intrude-” He took a few steps back before his foot made contact with a tent rope and he was sent tumbling to his ass. The boy groaned in pain and looked down in embarrassment. That was another thing he wasn't used to; tent ropes.