"Closing his eyes" wouldn't be necessary.

Matias watched as Bane approached the door and attempted to open it with all of his might. The wooden barrier rattled and rattled, but it seemed it wouldn't budge. 

"Out of my way," he growled, pushing past Bane to approach the door.

His attempt saw less results it seemed. The door rattled in his hands but refused to move otherwise.

The ruckus at the other side signalled Oleander to look back. Almost instinctively, they spread their wings, effectively blocking the entrance– not that it would be necessary.

"SOMEONE IS ATTEMPTING ENTRY,' they signed, pressing their back against the door.