[Vander doesn’t miss the way she abruptly comes to a stop just as he brings himself into view. It’s not an uncommon reaction, considering his stature, and with as trying as this whole mess down here is already, he can only imagine that seeing a stranger like him lumber out of the dark is far from comforting. So he’s mindful of it, keeping his posture relaxed as he shrugs in response to her question.]

I was trying to get a feel for it, but these winding tunnels are more of a mess than any other caves I’ve been stuck in before.

[He rubs at his beard absentmindedly, grimacing slightly when he realizes it’s still a bit sticky with sap.]

Normally the safe bet is to find any sign of air flow, but I haven’t had any luck there yet.