Thomas wasn't entirely surprised that Ascot was missing, to be honest, given the penchant in this group for apparently wandering off. "I'm sure he's fine," he commented with a slight shrug of his own when faced with the worry expressed by the others. "He can handle himself. Besides, why go to the bother of messing with us in the previous world, just to make another move right after we arrive here/ Why not try something while we were preoccupied there?" It made sense to him, so that was what he was going with

"Sure," he agreed with Belle's suggestion, before noting something odd about the structure they were looking at. "There's also that staircase there," he pointed out. "I'll try that entryway. Better than getting smuggled in, and if it doesn't work then I can go look for Ascot.' Presumably there wouldn't be much disagreement there, so he prepared to move. Time for some action.