Dirk spun when he heard someone approaching, bringing his sword up in uncomfortably close proximity to Zero's face. When he realized it was another person from the city and not a creature, he pulled his weapon back.

"Jesus dude, don't just jump out at me like that," he said as he turned back, making sure nobody had gotten the idea to sneak up on him. "Yeah. I'm doin' peachy," he said as he wiped some sweat from his brow with one arm. "How about you?"