action;
[Nico doesn't really notice, as he's been occupied with searching and easily loses track of time.]
I haven't found it yet. I'm trying to retrace my steps, but the problem is, I don't actually know where I was when I lost it. It was dark and, um... [He hedges.] ...a lot was happening.
And wherever it is, it's out of my range. [Not that he was particularly skilled at sensing precious metals and stone - not like his sister. But how much Stygian iron could there possibly be here?]