Moving very slowly, Atreus unbuttons his frock coat and slides his Carnodon out of his holster and into his hand, although he keeps his hand in his lap. "Don't make any sudden moves," he whispers to Asteroth, "but keep yourself ready to react quickly. We may have company."

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Ready action, I guess.
Can I tell if the novice is sober now, or do I need to roll? Obscura only lasts 1d5 hrs anyway.