_ The Kid and The Cannibals

I exhale. "Alright, Lucas. What the hell are you doing out here?"

Lucas doesn't answer. He just looks at the corpses around him; the zombies, the blood, the mess. His lips press together and his shoulders curl in.

He's scared.

Trish sighs, rubbing her temples. "This is a lot, huh?"

Lucas nods very slowly.

I sigh. "We need to get back to the cave."

Trish frowns. "And bring him?"

I glance at the kid. He looks like a light breeze could take him out.

"Yeah," I mutter. "We bring him."

Lucas's eyes widen, his hands tightening into fists. "I—I can't…"

I hold up a hand. "Look, we're not gonna eat you."

He doesn't look reassured.

Trish pinches the bridge of her nose. "Garth, stop talking."

I throw up my hands. "What? I'm being honest!"

Trish sighs. "Lucas. You can walk?"

He nods hesitantly.