A rifle is still a rifle, and considering Courfeyrac's death came at the end of such a weapon, he considers himself rightfully jumpy. That said, he recognizes Haruto as being from his own district, and therefore a likely ally as opposed to an enemy. They needn't risk Wesker's ire by killing each other so early in the game.

Cautiously, he poked out of the bushes to investigate Haruto further. "Citizen Soma. Have you strong arms and a sturdy back? Have you come to join my faction?"