Ethan responded immediately, not bothering to send a reply to Axe. His friend knew that Zan would come right away anyway so likely wasn't expecting a reply. He rounded the corner and blinked slowly, taking in the scene in front of him.

"Girls." He acknowledged the three of them quietly, Including Marie despite the fact that she did not look injured like the other two. She was obviously very upset. Upset enough that even Truebridge was aware of it.

He rolled up his sleeves, expression grave as he looked at Marcus and sidestepped some pickles without comment.