S. shines a lamp down to the lower passage. The way Straka portrays light juxtaposes what is known and what is unknown by what can be seen; illumination; and what can not; obscurity or darkness. S. notices the S. symbol drawn on the wall next to them, but it is “partially obscured by drizzling water and shadow,” emphasizing the ambiguity of the symbol.

F.X.C makes a sassy comment about Corbeau, who’s character parallels Durand, revealing her jealousy.