The trip to the ruins has Sam at the back of the group, noticeably quiet and less enthusiastic then he usually is during a mission. The events from before still bother him, but the other reason he stays back is because of Nellas, who was more comfortable with Ellana, Merrill and Galadriel.

It's only when they actually get to the ruins that he looks more alert, eyes obviously noting the break in the vines. His hand immediately goes to his weapon, but doesn't draw it, instead raising a hand to produce a small globe of light when they start to enter. When they come to the split entryway he faces towards the left entrance, watching it curiously.