[Ryu's a little closer to the fire - without touching it - than most might consider comfortable, but then again he's more fire-aspected than anything else himself. He nods, understanding... most of Joshua's words.]

Uh... something like that. I was just wondering... if there was anything living down here.

[He doesn't want to make them mad...]

... I don't want you to have to fight.

[He's not unaware of Joshua's sword, and the fact that he can hold a fireball in midair means he has impressive control over fire. ... But he's also aware of how gentle Joshua seems. Ryu's known love and affection from his friends, yes, but ever since he appeared he's seen countless fights against monsters and beasts that refuse to be reasoned with.]

[He's used to it. He doesn't know anything but survival.]