There were three tunnels branching off from the massive chamber where the team had set up camp. Now, Tave and Panpan stood at the mouth of all three, eyeing the shadowed paths beyond. Each one led into the unknown.
Tave stared for a moment, then, without a word, turned and stepped into the tunnel farthest to the left.
No specific reason. Just instinct.
Panpan didn't question it. She simply followed behind him.
Tave reached into his pack and pulled out a crystal lamp. With a smooth pulse of Gaia Force, it flared softly to life, casting a warm, steady glow that pushed back the cave's shadows.
"You really bringing out the lamp?" Panpan said behind him. "What, scared of the dark?"
"Please," Tave snorted, not even glancing back. "I could walk this tunnel blindfolded."
"Then why the lamp, oh fearless one?"
He shrugged. "Because you can't. And I'd rather not drag you out of a pit when you trip on a rock."
"Remind me to fall just for the dramatic rescue."
