[ well that's. concerning. hmm. ]

... I feel like we should hold our breath...

[ this is not going to help anything. he adjusts his grip on ashlyn, mindful of her injuries, enough so he can get a hand free to rest on his brand new axe. just in case. he's gonna swing this one handed karlach be proud ]

Ready? [ he tilts his head back a little towards her, with a bit of a smile, though it's grim. ] If you see something that I don't, just pull on my hair or something. Let's go get that hammer.