Ryu growls out of fear and anger, gripping the sword tightly in his hand. He further distances himself from them, considering just sprinting away. But he had a feeling he wouldn't get far if he did that. Taking a moment to think out coherent words, "I would really rather not." He stated, "I don't want to expose them to someone as ugly as you." Ryu snapped, a malicious grin on his face. "But I suppose I have no choice." He sighed, nonchalantly shrugging his shoulders, despite his racing pulse.