Ryo had just returned from the beach, the salty air still lingering around him as he navigated his way back into town. Driving through familiar streets, he noticed Ken heading toward the stream, a small entourage of female zombies following him. With a smirk, Ryo considered offering Ken some of the seafood he'd gathered—if Ken had any appetite for food beyond his usual preferences.
Sayako signaled her desire to join, her pale form darting out in front, while Sachiko and Yumi slipped quietly from the back of the truck. Ryo's two Strider guards, who had been stationed in the rear of the vehicle, leapt down, seamlessly blending into the shadows as they began their patrol around the town.
