[ The children are small enough that they tuck themselves into the Doctor's shoulder with little fuss, not protesting, at least, which makes it easier to carry them along. Glancing over his shoulder, he does remark at the sight of the sword. ]

Be careful. They can be quick.

[ Though he doesn't like weapons himself, he'll acknowledge the purpose they serve on occasion, and by the manner in which the weapon is held, Lockwood appears to know what he's doing with it. Always a good start! The Doctor himself has employed use of a sword on rare occasions, though he's tended to use his sonic screwdriver more often in defense and always prefers avoiding combat entirely. It would happen, of course, that his sonic screwdriver is useless here.

Blessedly, it seems, some of the undead are retreating back to the water, though many still remain in the village. They are, at least, not overly quick in their movements, at least not so much they can't be dodged. As they near the building the Doctor spoke of, he keeps glancing back at Lockwood to make sure he's not been suddenly ambushed, though he'd hear it first, he knows. Can't be too careful. The house in sight now, the Doctor carefully and slowly opens the door, still trusting Lockwood to watch his back as he carries the children inside. They're immediately swarmed by their parents, and he's relieved to know their family is safe, at least for the time being. ]

Just stay here. I'm securing the door on the way out, don't tamper with it and you'll be safe. They can't get in.