Dave tenses as he hears it, and his sword appears in his free hand once the pounding starts up.

"Like hell I'm leavin' you here with those bastards."

He brushes his lips lightly on John's temple before letting go of his hand. Dave stands up, wincing slightly as his leg practically screams in protest. He backs up a couple steps.

"Gonna lead as many of 'em away as I can. I'll come back if I can."

Though, he has a feeling that both of them know that he most likely won't.