Octavia's song stops once she hears Alastor's voice. There's a bit of uncertainty in antagonizing the shadows, but he's in here. He's speaking to them. Maybe they can talk him through all of this.

"They can keep the house. I always thought yours would have more color to it."

Even if owl biology helps her see in the dark, the shadows seem content keeping even that much hidden away. Following Madhuri towards the left feels like the right move here.

"I get not wanting to go outside when you're down, but maybe not to this degree. It's a bit much. And that's coming from me."