He doesn't hesitate to go back through that narrow gap in the wall, this time. He knows what's on the other side, and there's a kind of momentum within him, a strength that comes from understanding what this place must mean to Cole and wanting to get him out of it. He crosses the room quickly and takes Cole's hand in his, holding fast.
"That's good. Tunnels it is. I took down a Behemoth before, I can do it again."
Of course, it doesn't exactly work like that, but rather than be intimidated by the idea they might be attacked by something so huge, it's kind of a relief to have a sense of what's the worst that could happen. In many ways, the unknown looms a lot larger and more horribly, than a threat Ben understands.
They make their way downwards, through dark tunnels, walking close together, never letting go of each other's hands. Cole is leading the way, which means Ben can't really walk in front of him and shield him, but there's no way he would have a clue where he was going down here. So he just keeps his ears open for threats and hopes, hopes, hopes that they don't run into anyone...
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"That's good. Tunnels it is. I took down a Behemoth before, I can do it again."
Of course, it doesn't exactly work like that, but rather than be intimidated by the idea they might be attacked by something so huge, it's kind of a relief to have a sense of what's the worst that could happen. In many ways, the unknown looms a lot larger and more horribly, than a threat Ben understands.
They make their way downwards, through dark tunnels, walking close together, never letting go of each other's hands. Cole is leading the way, which means Ben can't really walk in front of him and shield him, but there's no way he would have a clue where he was going down here. So he just keeps his ears open for threats and hopes, hopes, hopes that they don't run into anyone...