One of the things is that in times of severe disorder, you can't worry about the dead, only the living.
Darren ShanQuick! Head for the ground floor! We have to get out! We will die if we stay! The vampires are here!" "Haven't you got a hug for me, Larten, old buddy?
Darren ShanEver hear of the phrase, Banging you're head on a brick wall?" Ah, but you forget, Darren, vampires can break brick walls with their heads.
Darren Shan