He hoped it wouldn't tire out Mike too fast carrying all of that stuff, but he wasn't about to stop him. He didn't hand over everything he had. He could handle carrying some, and he'd rather do that than weigh Mike down more.

"Maraich. Let's hurry and find a high spot that they can't navigate."

At least by their demeanor he doubted they'd be able to. They moved like they had forgotten how to walk, fumbling forward at a sluggish pace. It would be nice to go into a house, but who knew if going somewhere they could normally get to like that would be safe? They needed something higher, something that didn't have a way to get to it without effort or thought. An attic would work but could trap them. Roof was better, but left them open to the elements, and by the chill in the air he doubted it stayed warm at night.

They'd just have to look.

"Tell me if you have trouble keeping up," he said quickly before going into a full run. They needed to spot a good location, fast, and they wouldn't get it by waiting around. On the other hand, he had no intention of leaving Mike behind if he couldn't keep up the pace. If they had to, they would climb up whatever was available.