Oh. [ Met the creature. So they've both survived one round, and then...what, picked wrong? ] Probably not a good sign, is it? Three doors, three options...unless they all lead back here. [ Which would be terrible, obviously.

Merlin's not keen on the narrowed eyes, but he's also used to working with a fair amount of either suspicion or dismissal hurled at him at all times. Class divisions - they're great for making any and all of your contributions feel like they're more trouble than they're worth. He's surprised to be invited to go first, but not because he's reluctant to turn his back on Kurt - it's just odd to be invited to go first at all. ] Kind of getting sick of playing by its rules. What do you think it wants?

[ All that aside, it's easier to get moving than to stay put and wait. ]