Sinclair keeps up reasonably well, his leg healing a bit more easily with a secure bandage and some rest. He watches Jack closely though, in case he spots something up ahead that would require them to fall back and wait. But they make it to the staircase without incident and, well. Now's the moment of truth.

Stepping out into the middle of the room, Sinclair surveys the stairway once again. There's a banister at the top of it, if Jack can get him over that then they'll be home free. He shakes his limbs out a bit, trying to prepare himself. There's no way he's ever going to be ready for this.

"Ready when you are, chief," he says.