[ he does in fact make a startled eek! when something skitters across his foot and pulls it back, surprised - however, all critters are friends so it's fine! probably...!

torch in hand, he gives adolphe a grateful smile, turning it briefly after whatever skittered on him just to see if he can see what it was, but after that, he just kind of shakes out his boot and glances down the tunnel, torch held aloft.

the narrowness... great! hate that. he frowns, listening for the noises, and then steps down onto the flat section, making room for everyone else to make their way. ]

...Well... it does seem fairly likely we won't be seen this way. [ he says softly: ] I cannot imagine many have taken this route.

[ cause it's gross in here gang. he doesn't hesitate much, but starts to walk forward if the others do as well, keeping an alert eye on their surroundings and leading the charge. ]

Come. There's only forward.