Seeing the obvious worry in her new friend's eyes, Renee put a hand on Lucy's shoulder. "A lot of people have died," she said quietly. "And it's more likely than not that your friend is no longer among the living. But if there's a chance that he or his father could help us...I think it's a chance worth taking. If you're willing, that is." Her eyes studied the young woman, wondering if she was pressing too hard. Renee was the type of woman who was physically and mentally prepared for practically any situation. Lucy, however, was not. Were the two of them - Zen and herself - asking too much of the girl?
Zen seemed to sense this as well, and sighed. "It will be a difficult experience if we go looking for your friend only to find him dead or turned. But if you're willing, I myself will go with you." He ignored Renee's look of surprise. "One of us should stay here to keep the area secure, and while Renee is pretty tough for a woman, I'll give her that, I've had far more training than she has and am more equipped to protect you." He shrugged. "It's up to you, though. If you'd rather stay here for a while and then leave for a new area, we can do that. But it would be a great help if we could find someone who at least knew a little about doctoring people up."
Zen seemed to sense this as well, and sighed. "It will be a difficult experience if we go looking for your friend only to find him dead or turned. But if you're willing, I myself will go with you." He ignored Renee's look of surprise. "One of us should stay here to keep the area secure, and while Renee is pretty tough for a woman, I'll give her that, I've had far more training than she has and am more equipped to protect you." He shrugged. "It's up to you, though. If you'd rather stay here for a while and then leave for a new area, we can do that. But it would be a great help if we could find someone who at least knew a little about doctoring people up."