[Ban's expression, facing away from Sakura, was darkened. There were a lot of worms left over and he couldn't find King in the chaos to work with him. He felt King's presence but--that guy was obviously busy with another task in the tunnel. It was a poor time to be separated. Their stamina was extremely high and they had a high likelihood of surviving a cave-in. Ban would have to go in by himself.

Even so, Ban's came down and he ruffled Sakura's hair, turning to give her a smile despite the grim realization that he wasn't good enough to save everyone.

He didn't think he was good enough but there was no reason for her to think that he thought. A kid as earnest and hard-working as she was had no reason to think her efforts were inadequate. She deserved more credit than he did and he knew it. Ban smiled, reassuring.] Wouldn't have been able to do it without you, missy.

I'm gonna head inside, alright? But first--I'm gonna see if I can open up that fence a little so you could help some more folks out.