The man looked up as Sandy bolted out of the apartment building, his face registering surprise. As Sandy got closer, she could see that he seemed like an average enough guy, mid twenties, with a few days stubble on his cheeks and jaw.<br/><br/>"Who are you?" Sandy asked.<br/><br/>The stranger regained his composure as he looked Sandy up and down. "Well, I'm a happy man, now that you've come along, darling," he said with a crooked grin. "That's nothing sexist, mind you. I just ain't seen anyone for days now. Thought maybe I was alone here 'til I heard  gunshots."<br/><br/>The man looked up at the apartment building, and spotted Eric peering out the window. The stranger gave a little wave.<br/><br/>"How many people are holed up in there?" he asked.