"Give me a moment. I didn't lock the door behind us," he said. He felt a little foolish for not having done so. It was the little slip ups that could lead to big problems. Fortunately, nothing happened on his way to the door or back again. The hallway they had come from was quiet.

He drew his blade again and kept it in close, nodding to her. "Ready. I'm behind you. Watch for animals, too."