[He was inclined to think there likely would be consequences, though he didn't know what they might be either.]

Best to proceed with caution, then.

And you may be correct about the whispers being the key. Thus far, they've been the only thing in this hall aside from the two of us... Hmm...

[But what if...no, standing about dithering would get them nowhere. A decision had to be made.]

Very well. Let us see where the North Wind leads us.

[He stepped forward and opened the door marked 'North'.]