I'm more than capable of defending myself, though the concern is appreciated. Stuck together? Literally? NO.
Sunlight (and daylight more broadly) has a number of physiological and psychological benefits; odds are most people like windows because their genetics tell them to. Genetics can be overriden, of course (e.g. us), but if they're not, then people like sunlight.
Yes, I suppose you could compare us to scouts. Though we don't often hide our presence. I focus on politics and (recently) conspiracies.
Maybe. Don't ask me. Lots of things at home want to kill us.