Larkin, smiles at Mara and nods his head in thanks as he accepts the spikes from her, "Thank you, I see that you are a bit more prepared for tunnel travel than I am, it is good to have you along! I think, in my experience, the best way forward often lies in compromise and covering one's arse. I propose we do both, permanently secure a rope, using a spike, to this rock wedge I have found, while also having the dwarf and his bear friend wait up here while we climb down, making sure that the spike/rope hold well. Then, once we are all down, the can follow upon his mount. That way, we get the best of both worlds, and have an easy escape already set up for us. I can go down first unless one of the rest of you would like to make the attempt?"
Larkin will pull out a spool of rope while making his case, and attach one end to the piton using a figure 8 knot. The blue flame stone continues to slowly orbit about 6" above his head, casting a friendly, if a bit cold, light around for all to see by.