[That actually goes a long way towards easing his mind. If he's not the only one in this predicament then there must be some kind of answer to it. Besides, it's just better not to be completely alone]

[To her question he quickly shook his head]

Nuh-uh, I've never been able to travel much. That's so strange.. [He studied her a moment to see if there was any chance that they'd met before but the only person he knew with blue hair was Adam, and she couldn't possibly be related to that psychopath]

Huh, that? I don't know. That lady gave it to me. She should know what it is. [He turned back to the house but found the door locked. Then he knocked but there was no answer] ... What is up with this place? [Shrugging his shoulders he moved back over to start collecting the stuff he dropped] Maybe there's something that could help us in our bags... [He reached for the ball last]