Ridley/Storm/Penelope/Cid.
It was taking them too long. Though Storm was hesitant to leave the scholar alone, he opened the door to peek into the streets.
Clear.
Cautiously, he stepped out to explore. Not far ahead, he saw the two mages keeled over. He didn't hesitate to sprint up to them.
"Are you okay?" he said, voice raised and panicked. "How can I help?"