[It's probably for the best that Charmeleon doesn't stray too far ahead. He gives her a nod and a reassuring smile as she returns. Even if he isn't particularly empathetic, he still knows the value of keeping morale up.]

[But his smile fades quickly. The sudden quiet doesn't bode well - a surprise attack could be coming. Although he's curious about the rooms - how had they managed to avoid crumbling into ruin? - if an attack is coming, then it's best not to be caught in a confined space.]

[Which leaves going up the staircase, or continuing to search through the ground floor.]

I'd prefer to avoid going into the rooms for now. [As usual, he doesn't explain his reasoning. With a cheery smile entirely inappropriate for the situation, he continues.] I'll let the two of you to decide what our next course of action should be.