The brown at the end of the tunnel is such a stark contrast in both a sudden end of the path and color that it is obvious the instant the light shines on it. The teenager pauses from caution, then continues forward until he stands right in front of the furry wall with his steps utterly silent.

Looking at the strands that make up the fur provides another clue towards estimating the sheer size of what lies in front of them. The movement becomes clear more slowly, and that indicates they are positioned somewhere beside it. Away from the head is certainly safer.

Benjiro notices the gap as well, and looking to Mary Ann, he motions with one hand towards the space with a questioning look. Should we go in?