Thomas was reluctant to leave the man alone, a bit short if breath as well but he relented.  "Fine". He muttered, casting a last glance after the stranger before turning to John. " but if I seem him again I won't let him loose me!" Thomas said with certainty.  It wasn't anger or some sort of vendetta, he just wanted to know who it was and why the other man had had to die. He couldn't help but be curious.