"I think it likely is, but if it is not, you are a Major, are you not? While I do not assume you were in combat, I also would not presume you could not hold your own." Artemy says this as impassively as possible, as if he's making a simple observation, "As for myself, I'm certainly capable of self defense, and of defending you, if need be."

He reaches down into his boot and pulls out a scalpel. Down into another boot, there's a knife. Into his coat? Another knife.

"Don't worry, I don't use this scalpel for surgery, only self defense." He jokes. I mean. It's a true statement, but still a joke nonetheless. "My point being, if this tunnel is capable of harm perhaps it is my responsibility to find out and then tell others."