[When waiting does not yield a response, he sighs and lets his hand drop back to his side. Before the disappointment can fully set in, he smiles and looks down at Kit.]

I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to ignore you. Yes, you’re right, it does seem to be a crystal sword. Maybe it relates to the crystals blocking off the floors, and how we might break through them?

[He’ll continue to think about the sword image and take action later. Right now…]

Why don’t you help me put the bulletin back up? Then we can go visit the animals you just named.