[ Dryly: ] Don't worry. When I said I didn't want anyone to die a pointless death, I was including myself.

[ With her gun primed, Ryoko creeps over to the building on the edge of the street. If she flattens herself against the wall there, she should be able to look around the corner and...

She watches for a few long moments before glancing back at Waver and tipping her head to beckon him over. ]

Over here. Slowly. This street seems clear, but I'll check the road on the other side before we step out onto it.