Arkai gulped. The undead... He'd never faced the undead before, and therefore knew nothing about them; their basic attack style (in groups or solo) or anything. He didn't know why, but something compelled him to take the bronze cross; maybe it would protect him?... judging by the skeleton, it didn't do a lot for him, but he decided to take it anyway. He was thankful to have his crossbow; judging by the last monster, it was a good weapon to have.
Remembering the scream from earlier, he thought the best way to find the woman was to call her... but might that attract opponents? Taking his chances, and ensuring his crossbow was ready to fire, he called out, "Hello?!"