"Yes I think I managed to avoid getting singed." Since the flames had obscured his vision he wasn't sure if she was the source of the scream or not. It had sounded like a girl's voice so there was that possibility. "What about you? Are you alright, did you hear someone cry out?" If she wasn't the source that needed to be assessed immediately so they could go and aide whomever was in need.

"Something has gone horribly awry with these plants- we'll all need to remain on our guard." He was well aware that he was stating the obvious but it was better to issue a gentle reminder than for either of them to get complacent. As if emphasizing that fact another jet of fire spewed forth from the pistol of the same plant, the trajectory hadn't changed so neither of them was in immediate danger from it.

"They weren't like this on the other side of the building...."