Is that someone from your world?

[And yes, he definitely noticed something peculiar about Ling when he mentioned this fighting companion. But he's not sure what to make of it, and now doesn't feel like the time to be asking personal questions.]

If Ran Fan is in Death City, then I'm looking forward to introductions already! But I think we've got a little cleaning up here to do first.

[He slices open the closest ant, and continues charging through their line, counting loudly as each one falls.]