He wasn't behind her because of those reasons. Basic exploration technique was not to walk to abreast. Two people got stuck in a trap instead of just one plenty of times because of that, not to mention there was always the chance something could come racing up from behind. He glanced behind them just for that reason, watching the faint arch of the doorway as if he did indeed expect it to disappear at any moment. But if they were going to trigger that sort of trap they would have done so already.

"Just because I'm upset with you doesn't mean I'm going to let you wander around in the dark on your own," he said, concentrating on their path forward now. "We came here as a team, and that means no one goes off on their own."

Nostrils flared as he caught the scent of burning wood, hairs rising on the back of his neck. He couldn't see smoke and his breathing wasn't impaired so it didn't seem like an immediate threat, but it certainly brought back Ellana's statement from before.

"Let's just hope we're the only ones down here," he muttered as they came to the room, looking beyond into the dark and his gut twisting. He really wishes they had flares to throw into it ahead of them. Looking to his partner and the light she cast, he thought maybe they might.

"Can you send a light ahead of us?" He inquired, motioning to the space beyond the arches.