Howard shakes his head, although slowly, because quick motion is like adding voltage to his splitting headache. "No. If the windows are broken, that means whoever inside might have gotten killed. They might not have had time to empty their pantry."

Death could lie in either direction. At least getting eaten by a monster is a fast way to go. Howard pushes open a door - unlocked - and walks in as quietly as he can. Pressed against a wall, he waits for Diana.