Velbrik lowers his rain-drenched hood. He watches Thurgan search, and when he looks to be satisfied, Velbrik dismounts.
"I'll tie the horses," he says softly.
Having said this, he removes a length of rope from his backpack and links them together, glancing around for a nearby tree to attach it to. Once he finds one, he carefully ties several knots.
Velbrik says quietly, "Caution is of great importance. Let's not be hasty. Don't speak loudly; we may need every advantage we can get." He draws his longsword and takes a position near the door-frame, his back to the wall immediately adjacent to it.
"Zoe, is there anything you can sense beyond the door?"