Kerith: It is ten feet up the ladder to the next floor. You reach and climb up the back of the ladder, though it will be a little tricky swinging around to the other side if you want to.
You can't see what Michelle attacked, but you do see some new drops of blood in the area. (OOC: Norynth has the xbow, Grimbard still wields an axe)
Norynth: Do you continue with your readied action to fire your crossbow if you see an enemy? You have a good view of all your companions from here, as well as a portion of the loft, though you see nothing threatening.
Oren, If Norynth keeps the opening covered with his xbow, what do you want to do?