[It's reckless, to jump over it and hope that there isn't a trap there, but on the other hand, they don't have the time to look for something to throw--especially considering the only thing around them that can even seem to be picked up is paper.

Paper's not going to cut it.

So after a moment, he shakes his head; her willingness to be bait isn't unappreciated, but it's largely unnecessary.]

I'll handle it. If there is another trap like the first you triggered, having a weapon will assist me in remaining unharmed.

[If it's another pit trap, he's screwed, but he'll wager on those odds, especially because it is just ViViD; penalty games suck, but it's not like they'll legitimately die here, even if things do get that bad. As far as he knows.

So after a moment, he backs up a few paces in order to take that jump; he possesses enough athletic ability to be able to land lightly and neatly and...

Nothing happens.

How anti-climactic. He snorts softly under his breath.]

It seems they do wish us to proceed after all. [Just under incredibly irritating circumstances.]