[ ... ]

I could play distraction while you climb, as they are mainly after you. [ liz please. ] But I don't have a way to defend myself, should they take a genuine interest in chasing me next, or getting me out of the way to get you...

[ ...Oh, wait, better idea— ]

The Velvet Room's door should be around here somewhere, shouldn't it? We could simply hide out there for a bit instead.

[ Even though she. doesn't really like the Velvet Room. It's safe though, so?? ]