Chapter Seven: The Stalemate At Loton's Cove

Zangua stands at the far right set of holes, and is ready to insert his sticks simultaneously, or in sequence depending on desire.

"Wait," says Zangua. "Are we pushing these in when you say 'Three?' Or after you say 'Three?'"

"OK, we do 'One, Two, Three, Push,' so after."

Zangua does not look convinced, but nods. "One, two, three, push," he repeats.

"One, two, three, push," Domarc confirms.

Felor watches in anticipation - lock-picking is decidedly not his forte and it's interesting to see an expert at work.

Zangua listens for Mordred's cues, and inserts his sticks on the "push." Inwardly, he hopes the tiefling doesn't choose to do a dramatic intake of breath and thereby cause a delay in the cadence.

Mordred runs a few trial runs for the trio without using the sticks to make sure they have the timing down, and then on the actual event uses his well-honed street performer skills (he is proficient in Performance) to keep a careful rhythm on "One, two, three", and inserts his sticks fully on "Push!"

Nothing's going to happen, right?

Domarc will push at the same time

Just for reference...

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Dampen Elements - When I or a creature within 30ft takes acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage, I can use my reaction to grant resistance against that instance of damage.

Zangua tries to pull his arm and himself back from the smoke.