Thallok drinks the potion, and immediately feels invigorated, the strength surging through his frame, making his already immense strength even more pronounced. Vale finds that once this occurs, that the two friends can move the massive columns readily, without the need for a third man. Nevertheless, Vale feels the need to at least supervise, telling each of the big warriors exactly where to step, and how to brace themselves.
As the stones are moved into place, a grinding noise, coming from somewhere in the floor, can be heard. Upon moving the last stone into place, according to the layout proposed by Respen, there is a thunderous crunch, akin to the sound of a giant lever clicking into place. The crunching click sound causes a vibration in the floor, that everyone in the party is keenly aware of. And yet, so far, no pits have opened up, and no ceilings have caved in. Nothing harmful or dangerous has occurred, and yet, all of you get an uneasy feeling that harm and danger are on their way.
Spurred on by Vale's assertion of authority in the supervision of the task, Val speaks up once again: "Ok, Halfling, the columns are set. Get yer arse down the hall, and tell us what's there. And try not to fall into a pit! We shouldn't need to rescue a mighty Giant killer like yerself. I know that you are far more clever than you let on."
Vale gives his axe a puzzled look.
Vale snorts, "You've been quiet for MONTHS, and now ye open your yap, to loudly bark orders in a place where the slightest noise is sure to draw attention? And what's with all the rudeness?"
Val retorts, "Oh, I see how it is. The damned Elf can sing his head off, but when I try to get things moving, suddenly, I'M THE ONE who's making too much noise?"
EVERYONE: What do you do?