"Let's hold them at the top." Kalaj tells Adjia without lifting his voice too much, it wouldn't be wise to fight whilst unleveled footing. But if they where on the top flat and their pursuers on the stairs it was a different issue. Kalaj takes the time and distance that separates them from the men to go up the stairs, behind Adjia and the girls. He is a bit slower since he is keeping his guard and careful watch for a any chance to hack at the men as the come up the stairs.