schnookums, "of course".  :-)  But I do think splitting up makes sense, to deal with Aleria and the other rooms, considering the urgency of the situation.  Though if we're just retreating downward, we can skip searching the rooms (talk about d&d sins!) and just leave together.<br/><br/>And Ershin, ewww.  :-)  Though maybe it could work, for a short time at least!  If whoever goes to get Aleria doesn't come back (assuming that plan is chosen), you might have to find out....<br/><br/>