[Suzerain of Sheol]

In the tense silence that follows, Shealtiel looks from Dara to the Nephilim, trying to think of something to say that will put her at ease, but failing -- there is no ease to be found in the creature's presence, and it's refusal to speak further becomes more unnerving by the minute.

Eventually, he forces himself to speak, saying softly, "Kasdeja, every moment spent here is another in which Eden awaits. If... if we tarry too long, the others may try to leave us behind."

Dragging on his silence for an insufferable moment longer, Kasdeja eventually answers Shealtiel, still staring at Dara as he says, "Good point. I'd have to punish them if they decided to do that, and we don't want that, do we?"

Not waiting for a response, he sets off back toward the APC. Psychically, he sends back to Dara in a slithery whisper, "You're coming, too. I'm going to figure out what you are."