[Ryu nods, crouching as he moves towards the stone. He moves slowly, carefully... and then a loose bit of rock gets kicked against the cave wall, echoing softly down the tunnel. He winces and ducks behind the cover, ready to jump out if need be.]
[The creature, whatever it is, freezes at the sound. As Joshua's light draws closer a shape can be made out, at least clear enough for the peeking pair to see. It's a giant mole - or some kind of rodent-related creature - and its coat sparkles faintly like the crystals. A larger sparkle can be seen in its mouth, and it stares in the direction of the light.]
[If one were to attempt to read its expression, it looks... vaguely annoyed? Afraid? Both of those things at once? It freezes, ready to run at the slightest movement. Ryu looks at Joshua. That crystal might be useful?]
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[The creature, whatever it is, freezes at the sound. As Joshua's light draws closer a shape can be made out, at least clear enough for the peeking pair to see. It's a giant mole - or some kind of rodent-related creature - and its coat sparkles faintly like the crystals. A larger sparkle can be seen in its mouth, and it stares in the direction of the light.]
[If one were to attempt to read its expression, it looks... vaguely annoyed? Afraid? Both of those things at once? It freezes, ready to run at the slightest movement. Ryu looks at Joshua. That crystal might be useful?]
I don't think I can negotiate with this one...