In reaction to the sentinel beginning to stand up on its own, Ariel prepared a fire spell in one hand, unsure what Meesei was practicing. Somehow, she appeared to have command over it. Ariel wasn't sure whether to be confused or impressed. She didn't need to speak though, Meesei had their trip back in mind. "Oh, right, yes. Let's go."

On the entire trip back, Ariel kept a close eye on the skeleton as it lumbered along with them. It wasn't that she didn't trust that whatever Meesei had done was successful, she just wasn't used to being next to the sentinels for so long after being exiled. "That was a very... creative spell you cast, Meesei," Ariel said, her interest piqued, "if I may, where did you learn magic?"

The rest of the journey back was rather uneventful. Ariel kept a close eye out for the dangerous creatures of the land, but between the skeleton that was accompanying them, and the way Meesei seemed comparatively unconcerned, she was more distracted by other things. They came across the cave rather easily, which Ariel thought was a relief, as even with the tracking vial, locating the place was hard enough. Especially as her night-eye faded away. Unaware that Meesei was tracking their own scent back anyway, Ariel put it down to luck.

They got through the hole in the cave in without much trouble and emerged into the main chamber. They were both a little filthier than they were when they left, but Lorag and Janius were visible in the campfire light. Sabine emerged from the shadows and sat down by the campfire as well, having taken the time to finish the next batch of resisting potions.

Janius, revealing in a swaying manner what the contents of his mug was, waved and greeted them first. "Hello! The scouting party return-..." His face changed from a smile to a serious concern as he stood up and charged a fire spell in one hand. "Behind you!" He shouted in warning, reacting to the armoured skeleton which marched in behind them both.