[ The newcomer, at least, has a good head on his shoulders. He catches on quickly. The Judge remains close behind; the Huntress, closing in from somewhere nearby.
There is another way, technically, but riskier than either gate for the fact they don't know where it is. But to explain as much is more than he's capable of the moment. A nod, then an exaggerated shrug, is all he can really give. Perhaps the other gate is safer. If she finds them now, the Judge isn't sure he'll be able to defend for as long as the gate takes to open.
The Judge leans a little, glancing back the way they came. No sign of her from that direction. ]
no subject
There is another way, technically, but riskier than either gate for the fact they don't know where it is. But to explain as much is more than he's capable of the moment. A nod, then an exaggerated shrug, is all he can really give. Perhaps the other gate is safer. If she finds them now, the Judge isn't sure he'll be able to defend for as long as the gate takes to open.
The Judge leans a little, glancing back the way they came. No sign of her from that direction. ]