He admits that he's curious about the scribe that presents itself but doesn't really register it much beyond the fact that it exists. He's seeing a lot but not really taking it in; understandably, his thoughts are a little wayward right now. He could use a little wishful thinking though so he needs at Amanda's prompting and starts to stride into the newly opened passageway.

He takes notice of the new person (?) that is behind the chamber's doors as well as the object glinting against the light. Someone that had been waiting for them? Were they the ones responsible for all the tricks and traps?

"Greetings," he starts, just in case. "I presume that you might have some explanations for us." Ever the diplomat, even now.