[ alec sighs and crosses his arms. sure, he doesn't blame adam, but also, having to justify 'it's dangerous' to someone is irritating. ]

I'm trained in combat and I narrowly escaped. [ slight exaggeration. for caution. ] They're not just malicious, they're murderous. Or hungry. [ didn't stick around to find out which.

his eyes look over adam, scrawny looking, obviously not trained to fight. he looks back in the direction adam was heading, trying to spot any movement, ready to push adam out of the way if he sees anything. ]

I suggest you get your bearings elsewhere.