[Namazuo nods, not surprised by her answer. Even the other, stronger swords have had their hands full, and he has yet to meet anyone who's managed to truly defeat one of those creatures.]

I don't know how to kill them. [A frank admission--now is not the time for pride and bravado.] For now, it's best to stay away from them, or run if necessary. But...

[But luck doesn't seem to be on their side out here, and while he trusts his own abilities, he's not naive enough to guarantee her safety.

Carefully, he picks his way across the room, oblivious to the soft red glow that follows him in the mirrors he passes. Crouching, he picks up what might've once been a railing, used for stretches and balance in more peaceful times.] Something like this would be better than nothing.