There is a reason people say caves are labyrinthine. [ she kids, she kids. ] Maybe we should leave markings on the wall to keep track of where we've been? It'll be better than walking around the same set of stones for a few hours.

[ so that tail is an actual thing. she's not gonna stare. not gonna stare, at all.

okay, dorothea will stare a little bit, but refocus on her traveling companion's face once she's asked for her name. staring is probably considered rude in the country of...whatever country they're in. ]

Dorothea Arnault. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss....?