"Ah, a theory I certainly hadn't considered. I suppose that is entirely plausible. In fact, even very likely possible. But allow me to retain my distinct terror at whatever it is, real or emotional response, all the same," Julian says with a wink that Daniel most likely can't see. Julian groans as he stands up, legs sore and stiff,

"Going deeper in certainly sounds just as awful as going back out and staying in place, but at least then I feel like I'm *doing* something constructive. Shall we?" He offers a hand up to Daniel.