Didn't seem like the kid cared much for the nickname. Gant just shrugged. He wasn't too fond of it himself. But now was not the time to worry about that. Gant really, really didn't like the look of their new friend. Those eyes (creepy contacts or not) were clearly a warning to anyone who gazed upon them. But the chief had experienced the monsters last night, something he hoped to never have to deal with again. As long as this guy didn't turn on them Gant was willing to give it a go. And anyway, Recluse sounded like a fun name for once! He could be Lucy! But Gant would probably keep that nickname to himself.

"Sure, sure! Not a problem! Not even a little one." Gant quickly lowered his flashlight beam to the ground. He never messed with big dogs, unless he happened to outnumber them with willing lackeys. It was hard not being the biggest fish in the pond for once. "You sound pretty knowledgeable about this place. Mind leading the way?"

Although he considered himself a leader, he was willing to abdicate his position when necessary. And keeping Recluse in the lead might make him the primary target for any monsters they happened to run into. Gant and Nick could stroll behind safely... God, he hated that nickname. Maybe he should focus less on the "Niikura" part and more on the "Shou." Shou, Shou. There was hidden potential there.