That was probably true, and Ryu would have to remember it later... but in the present he was still struggling to hold on. He could feel it, like a flame being smothered by a river. There was still a spark, but he couldn't, he couldn't -

It sniffed the air, trying to locate Reaper - there. It could feel something burning in its flesh, but instead of a pained response it tilted its head low. It rushed at the man, trampling over corpses like they were nothing - because to it they were. It wasn't sure what to do with an opponent like this - he just wouldn't stay still!