"Well, that was invigorating. Anyone for a second round?" Ghost shakes the water off his fur as I say that and gets us all even more wet. "I'll take that as a no. Shall we continue exploring?"
Out of Character: I hope you don't mind me using Ghost for dramatic effect.
Edited: Abnninja on 21st May, 2017 - 9:28pm
"Would you hold it against me if I ask that we hold off on tempting Murphy like that for a while? I don't think I was that nervous even when fighting the goblins earlier."
This passage apparently being a dead end, thankfully not in a literal sense, I'll accompany the others back to the previous intersection, modify the chalk markings appropriately, and then we proceed down the next path.
"Even Solo didn't dive into that asteroid field just for the hell of it. In this kind of life, you pay attention to the odds, and stack them in your favor whenever possible, or you won't be living for long. That doesn't mean don't take risks, just to make sure the risks are necessary."
Out of Character: Yes, I'm a bit of a cautious curmudgeon when it comes to gambling with something important on the line. Sorry for the lecture, its what I'd do, and it is born out of concern for my friends.
I smile at Jason, "Nor did I going in that water. It was a coin flip for me… literally. If there was something in it I didn't want it at our backs in case we had to come back this way. But your point about leaving it be was valid too. Now, I hope these clothes dry as fast as my Under Armor does. Would Princess Leia and her like to lead?"
Out of Character: Jason, totally understandable.