If it was a trap, it seems like a waste to use it on just the three of us.
[He has to pitch his voice low as a matter of practicality- because the trap door comes open despite any and all attempts to have taken place before now. And because in the event that they can interact with whoever is below, the cause of the small cough, he doesn't want to give away the element of surprise.
Bruce lifts a finger to his lips, a universal signal for quiet as he looks up at Peter and a newly approached Villanelle- before he begins to descend. He does intend to head west and follow the voice, but he's also going to take any tools that look like they could be used as a weapon, tucking them into each pocket. The temptation to bring a candle, to have a light in the dark, is a powerful thing. But it also promises to give away their presence inside the tunnel. It will make them vulnerable.
His gaze lifts once more, to the top of the stairs. And he whispers very quietly.]
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[He has to pitch his voice low as a matter of practicality- because the trap door comes open despite any and all attempts to have taken place before now. And because in the event that they can interact with whoever is below, the cause of the small cough, he doesn't want to give away the element of surprise.
Bruce lifts a finger to his lips, a universal signal for quiet as he looks up at Peter and a newly approached Villanelle- before he begins to descend. He does intend to head west and follow the voice, but he's also going to take any tools that look like they could be used as a weapon, tucking them into each pocket. The temptation to bring a candle, to have a light in the dark, is a powerful thing. But it also promises to give away their presence inside the tunnel. It will make them vulnerable.
His gaze lifts once more, to the top of the stairs. And he whispers very quietly.]
We should anchor the door open. Just in case.