[ He'd just been taking a look inside the pantries when he too heard that quiet sound, immediately stepping back. ] Ah, I heard it. [ With voice barely over a whisper Sasuke rests a hand on the hilt of that chokuto, moving quietly back towards the entryway and the staircase that they'd passed.
He keeps to the left side of each step, allowing him more room to draw his sword if necessary and also avoiding the weaker center where old steps were more likely to creak. As soon as he reaches the top Sasuke pauses, leaning forward to see as much around the corner as he could. Nothing in immediate sight. And yet... ] Slowly.
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He keeps to the left side of each step, allowing him more room to draw his sword if necessary and also avoiding the weaker center where old steps were more likely to creak. As soon as he reaches the top Sasuke pauses, leaning forward to see as much around the corner as he could. Nothing in immediate sight. And yet... ] Slowly.