Apparently I just thought it and didn't say it: Dieter will have his sword sheathed and his bow out as he goes up the slope. (And I assume Olaf will, as well.)
"Excellent, it works!" exclaims Highbough. "The voyage was one-way as I suspected... I hope you all said goodbye to the others? Now, there should be a fortress around here somewhere. Let's organize our search so we don't get separated." The old Elf would look for any high ground...
You have previously located the dormitories with a score or more beds; and since located the laundry with enough linen to run a sizable nunnery. Getting the dorms prepared for a good night's sleep would surely be preferred over sleeping in a cold stone dungeon? If correct precautions are establishe...
"Let me see that," Dieter says, putting his sword away and taking up the rope. He'll go over the whole length, checking for structural quality, age, weak spots, that sort of thing. And if it passes muster, he'll hang onto it, coiling it up and adding it to his equipment. He'll also be able...
Dieter maintains a watch while the others search. He's primarily watching for signs of trouble from without, but also appraising his comrades just in case another doppelganger has managed to get into our midst.