Klaus was so distracted, studying his surroundings and all that, that he didn't notice when Liam approached him. That was until he spoke. Admittedly, he gave a small start, eyes quickly going to him. However, he was mostly able to relax after seeing who it was. Even going as far as to give a small smile.

[color=skyblue]“Sure, I don't mind.”[/color] Klaus stated with a small shrug, internally glad for the company even if he wasn't in the most social of moods.

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Klaus and Liam had somewhat diverged over time but Klaus still kept an eye on him from wherever he was. The concern was due to Klaus' knowledge of Liam and his... feelings towards any enclosed or smaller space. He felt that he needed to keep an extra eye on him.

And as Klaus stood a few feet away from the group, pacing a little in a small area, he did what he did best. He listened. He listened to Loki. He listened to Liam, Kian, and John as they each gave their own opinions on where they should go next.

[i]What I'd give for a cigarette right about now.[/i] Klaus thinks after the trio gave their thoughts, a small near silent sigh escaping him. However, he is aware that now isn't the time and pushes his need to the side to speak up.

[color=skyblue]“I believe the direct route is a better option.”[/color] Klaus finally said, bouncing on his heels a bit as he said this. [color=skyblue]“The 'safer route', I feel, is not very safe. Just a feeling I get from it.”[/color] Klaus admitted, using quotation marks around the words 'safer route'. [color=skyblue]“And at this point, I think we shouldn't stay in these tunnels any longer than we have to. And who knows how safe the quote on quote 'safe route' really is.”[/color]

Klaus' eyes had flickered to Liam during the last part, giving away his worry about Liam being in the tunnels. But, he managed to finish his observations well enough. [color=skyblue]“BUT, that's just what I think on the subject.”[/color] He naturally spoke a bit fast BUT he was putting in an effort to speak slower and he liked to think he did pretty decently. He now looks to the rest for their input.