Even before the purge Josh hated leaving his dogs alone in the open. Though both were very well trained and loyal to each other and him.  "Bishop Lucy stay!" He said sternly. As a show of good faith Josh deliberately took out his rifle and and pulled out the magazine. Just because the power was out and everyone was gone didn't mean manners should too. Still the stranger didn't need to know about the bullet in the chamber, manners or no Josh wasn't stupid.

As if he was approaching a hound not used to him he entered the mall.

Once inside he smiled, overreaching his hand he said "Josh. Yourself?"