At least tying them together kept those who slipped from meeting an untimely demise. But it also ends up with Beleth nearly being jerked off the slope. There's a brief feeling of weightlessness, and Beleth has time to think What an embarrassing way to die. before she manages to regain her balance. Above and below her, other people manage to steady themselves as well, and soon enough, it looks like the crisis has been averted.

And Beleth's idea to stick Inessa between her and Kain turned out to be a practical decision, after all. Woo.

A quick checkover shows nothing but a few scrapes and bruises, things which quickly disappear in the cleansing aura. "I'm fine," She calls up, adjusting her hold. "Good work, everyone. Once we've gathered ourselves, we should keep moving."