Deckard debated another moment . . . and finally lowered his gun. He didn't holster it just yet, but it wasn't trained on the youkai creature anymore either. He nodded at Jadewing. "I'd like to go with you, if you'll have me." The word choice was Japanese politeness - his tone, however, said he wasn't giving the Seeker a choice if he could help it. They needed to stick together, and anyway, he wanted to check out those ruins too.

Shifting his crouch, he offered his free hand to the young woman as he had before, palm up and flat. "Miss? If you'll allow me?" Being closer to what she was doing would let her see all the better.