[ It might not be a hallucination because Genos is hearing it too and looking around. ] I'm hearing them. Perhaps us trying to leave brought the ayakashi attention here.

[ But if the whispers are present here, what about the other end of the street? The ayakashi clearly can't influence entire length of it, based on the fact it was previously a safe spot.

Genos walks to the sad remains of the stall, and takes the small roof-thing, then hands it to King. A weak shield it is, but might protect from one or two first bites. ] No point in staying here, let's try the opposite end.