Valgius examined the area surrounding area too. "Okay... something's off here..." he muttered. Then, he heard a familiar screech. "Oh, no.... nononononono." Valgius said. However, a shadowy tentacle bursting from the floor brought Valgius' dismay into reality. "Damn... that's a Tentaceles!" he said. The creature lunged at him, but he pushed Sophie out of the way. However, he was sent flying back a few feet, tumbling to a stop.