[Percy hates running away just as much as Vax does, but having nearly died when he attacked the rotting version of Anna Ripley he wasn't about to risk his life unnecessarily. For where Vax was his sister Vex might be and she is just as important to him as her brother is. He has fought his demons over and over again here just hoping he might see his friends again.]

There should be a line of homes or shops in front of us...I was keeping the doors at my back earlier before I heard your voice...which I was very glad to hear by the way.

[There is a small note of relief in his voice that only a friend would be able to hear given how quiet the gunslinger is.]