Behind them, Ellis' hand lays briefly on her shoulder. But relegated to the rear, he is obliged to wait for a ruling as to the obstacle ahead of them.

"Is there a way around?" comes as a murmur. "Or is this the only way?"

And Ellis is reluctant to do any outright murder in front of Wysteria, regardless of what kind of approving looks she might give to Ellis' stowed weapons. Dream or not, approval or not, it feels like a misstep when they are attempting to pass unnoticed.