"I wouldn't count on it. More likely that survivors are pinned down or being quiet like we are." That was what he hoped. Until he saw signs pointing otherwise he intended to hang onto that. "All the more incentive to keep moving. We may find them."

He waited for her to move ahead before following. Keeping some distance between the two of them made sense. It would allow the other reaction time should one of them be jumped unexpectedly. He drew close enough to back her should the room be overrun. Unsheathing and gripping one of his daggers, he nodded. He was ready.