"Let me try something stupid. Prepare for a fight or to get me out of the way."
Edmond wraps his weapon in a strip off his blanket and wets it with some water.
"Protection from fire." he comments.
Edmond extends Deathwail into the room, careful not to look at the symbol on the floor, but keeping an eye on the chests and the gem. Holding his weapon at the very end, he waves its red blade in front of the gem, ready to quickly snatch it back.
OOC: with long weapon I think Edmond can reach enough inside the room? If we include arm length?