OK, noted what you said about the Spot or Search check.  I'm gonna thrown out the 'search' check here just because Ithi's actively searching, not just noticing details.  NOT that I think there's any point, since evidently what I MIGHT have spotted has already happened with the weapons concealed under the floorboards and all.  *sigh*  But I'm rolling it anyway.<br/><br/>Search: Roll result: 14+12=26.<br/><br/>Did we just go through 3 rounds of combat since 9:00 ET last night?<br/>Since I'll feel a little stupid trying to participate in those three rounds, I'll just have Ithi out of the room looking for any helpful tools or terrain.  She'll move in stealthy pursuit of the fleeing Inspired and its mind-fucked pet.  Hopefully, they fled upstairs, because we do NOT want them getting away.  They heard our verbal exchange.  I'm assuming they went via the aforementioned stairs to the upper floor, but if I'm wrong? please advise me and I'll edit.<br/><br/>Oh, and YES, thank you for your advice earlier, Katina.  I like that "Darkstalker" merit (not just because it sounds cool) and will be adding it with TGT's approval.  (?)