Vivian
"Now then, I will inform the others that the way is clear. Ah, you chose a horrible time to wake up, mage. You've woken up in the middle of a dragon attacking Helgen. I would get moving the moment that lock's off, Divines know this keep will collapse over us lest we get out soon."

*Andral began walking back the way they had come to inform the civilians that the way was safe for them to pass, sheathing his sword for the time being, as a potential fight had been avoided thanks to his and Katian's efforts. Strange, he'd been drawing and sheathing his sword a lot today. He'd definitely need to sharpen it later.*
Mandy
"He's got a point, best stay with us, we're likely your best bet out of here." He says, nodding to Andral.
Genevieve
"You act like you've never seen a ghost before. What kind of mage are you?"
Kelly
The lock is quite simple, taking mere moments to get open. The mage stands, up, "Not the kind that would ever see a ghost, that's for sure." He says, "My name is Samuel, thank you for getting this open, ma'am." He says, "I was arrested for using a Levitation spell. How was I supposed to know it was illegal? Then the bastards had me put in here, thought I was some sort of Stormcloak spy!" He says

As Andral enters the hall he can hear, oddly enough given the circumstances, laughter. Ralof and Hadvar are talking about their home, Riverwood, and recounting their childhood, the air of this area is shockingly light, it seems their conversation and nostalgia is affecting the morale of the others, as well. A few of the caravan are drinking mead, Vilod had a satchel with her that had a few bottles of her own mead, made special with juniper berries