Eric turned the ignition key off before he exited the vehicle. He fished out the key to the garage door to the workshop, pausing for a bit to watch the rear before turning the key. The mechanism sounded and the gate rattled as it was mechanically raised. Naturally, his gaze followed the base. That's when he spotted a trail of blood leading into the garage.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Somebody's inside? And wounded...</span><br/><br/>The mechanic took a step back, giving some space between himself and the door. He needed the space to react to whatever might be waiting for him. After what he'd witnessed, he wasn't quite sure if he should rush in to help or make the run for it. Soon, the garage's door was wide open. Aside from the SUV parked inside and the common tools found in a workshop, there was nothing out of the ordinary. His gaze then followed the trail of blood leading towards the office room. Naturally, his pulse quickened. It was too quiet and the sight of the crimson track made him feel on edge.<br/><br/>When he didn't hear Evangeline approached him, Eric frowned and walked over to the passenger side of the car. He saw her sitting there with her head between her knees. The man didn't know what to do. But when she lifted her head up and started talking, he was somewhat relieved. At least she hadn't turned hysterical on him.<br/><br/>"I'm not so sure myself.." he said. "But we can't stay in the open.. We don't know how many of those things are out here.." Eric then reached down and helped Eva up to her feet. "We've got to get inside.." he paused to look inside the garage. "But I'm afraid there might be one in the workshop right now.. So here's what I need you to do.." he turned to look back at her, holding her gaze with his. "I need you to stick real close to me and watch our back as we go.. Carefully with as little noise as possible.. Right next to the garage door inside, there's a small panel.. Use this key to open it then press the down button to shut the door.. You'll then keep about three paces behind me.." Eric made another pause, just to be sure she got everything he'd said so far. "Whatever happens, do not scream and don't stray too far away from me.."<br/><br/>He figured those things could hear them just like any living thing could. He didn't know if he's right though but it wouldn't hurt to take extra precautions. Especially when they've little knowledge on what they're dealing with.<br/><br/>"You ready?" Eric asked but wasn't exactly expecting her to give a honest answer. "Come.." with that, he started moving. Instinctively reaching for the huge spanner on a toolbox, he whispered, "Grab something for yourself once you're done with the door"