Seeing her pick up the poker, he could see that she was quite willing to use it or indeed she had used it before. She would be quite able to take care of herself, he taught, should the lights go out yet again, or even for something more concerning was to occur. These thoughts brought a smile to his face. He then looked in the direction of the stairwell and started his way towards it. As he did, he looked behind to make sure the armed Helena was following him. He then went down the stairs and waited for her to direct him further.