Admittedly, the mage's eyes changing colour to monochromatic orbs were not exactly a comforting sight. Still, he trusted that Alice knew what she was doing, and likewise that the Dwarf Geradin would be able to find an escape route before whatever taint in the stone roused itself to strike their party dead.

Speaking of extranatural presences, what in the world [i]was[/i] that feeling? It certainly wasn't something he'd have expected to sense in a place like this, but from how it felt, and the sensation of his amulet pulsating against his chest... and he knew Alice could feel it too from her body language, though it seemed what she was sensing was... less intriguing, and more concerning. So, either her magic was muddling the sensation she was receiving... or he was being duped. Or maybe it was a test? Damn, there were always so many variables to consider with a deity such as Fineki, gracious and callous as he could be at any given moment.

...still, it wouldn't be particularly wise of him to ignore the tunnel's call. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, after all. Everyone else seemed distracted by either trying to dig a new way out, or by the lava for some reason, meaning the priest would be free to act so long as he didn't draw too much attention.

'We are, of course, going to have to investigate whatever's in that tunnel, my lady,' Sett whispered in Alice's ear solemnly. 'It is only right that we take on this burden for the good of the team, after all.' A sideways grin inadvertently plastered itself on his face for a moment; he promptly began to stroll toward the side tunnel in question, partially to hide his glee at the potential the near future held. He ought to be a bit more cautious about this, shouldn't he? Wasn't he nearing panic a few moments ago? And yet now, all he wanted was to see what the god of chance had in mind for him, with no thought to possible consequences beyond gripping the handle of his sword, just in case it needed drawing... though for some reason, he doubted he'd need it.

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