R2T20: Khair does need to slow for Rombard, but this time brilliant makes his path. Another round will do it.

R2T15: Zaihi, despite holding a torch, reaches into a pouch she carries with her off-hand. She throws what appears to be some spices into a little vial of liquid and then tosses goes to toss it in a ballistic arc that bounces on top of light thicket branches - carrying it well off target - until there is a quick burst of flame where it finally lands on the ground. It flashes too quickly to light the thicket.

R2T11: Onyebuchi also holds a torch and enters the thicket to give more light to the path, and stumbles around - taking 1 damage from the thicket - before getting up to Khair. With his other hand he forms, creates, and then propels a powerful jet of water towards whatever the little thing is, missing due to the cover of the thicket. "Get the goat out of here, sahib."

R2T9-5: Trevorn stays outside the thicket with Zaihi, and concentrates. Forming around his wrists seem to be charm bangles with tiny globes on them. Three of the globe detach and light go forward, dispersing in such a pattern as to create an almost pathway of guiding, colorful lights for Khair & Co. to use on their return. He says something to his hunting cactus, who otherwise stays put.

End Round 2, Begin Round 3 ...

R3T21: The little creature continues to bound easily through the creatures, laughing maniacally. It seems to have a bow that it shoots, which misses Khair handily enough.

R3T20: Khair, it seems Onyebuchi is willing to cover your retreat with light at this point, light at the clearing, and a string of three lights on the way. What do you do?

Zaihi on deck, Onyebuchi in the hole ...