[ castiel isn't doing great, slumped against a wall as this conversation goes on with a vague nod to Istredd, who's voiced his stance on this issue already. the ritual's sickness has worn him down, but he's still with us for now, at least doing better mentally now that the shrines and the creatures are gone. still, his voice croaks, and he couldn't care if they acolytes feel sorry for their treatment right now, so long as they get out of the damn way. ]

We can deal with that later. If this is our only chance at leaving this room, we'd be foolish not to take it.

[ anything for progress. the cavern's structure is clearly failing and the longer they wait around deliberating, the further it degrades. the water's rising, and nothing either group's done - summoned or acolytes - has stopped that. ]

I agree with Istredd. We're likely their only way out of here alive. They must realize a rescue team is approaching too.