( after seeing her test the handle, him echoing the motion is downright pointless. he does it anyway. even Graham can be a bit frustrated by the lack of progress, when they'd worked so hard to find it. )

We'll have to figure out another way in. Surely someone knows how to get through a locked door.

( he doesn't, unfortunately, but Audentes was full of quite a few talented individuals. he'd reach out and see what he could find. before he did, though, he turned to his companion and offered her a quiet look of gratitude. ) Aqua, wasn't it? I appreciate the help. ( he offers a hand to shake. )

Graham. Thank you for helping me get here. It's a start.