The axe-whelp watches as the snake whelp and the small one take out the first guard with surprising ease, and blinks in admiration. As the small one gives the signal to dispose of the body, the young skald moves up and hefts it up, setting it gently in the water so as not to make a splash, which could attract attention. With that done, she motions for the rest of the main attack force to move up, closer to the entrance, so that they can respond more quickly should they be needed.