[quote=@Eyeris]How about, we say that, Herbert went over and examined the alter, then walked back away from the alter in order to meet Ryann. 
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Not entirely sure about this. Posting retroactively like that could lead to confusion and continuity errors, and maybe forced "uncharacteristic" behaviour in order to keep the continuum true. That being said, I'll go with it if it's part of your master plan. Unless necessary, I see no reason why Herbert couldn't just walk with or slightly ahead of the others.