Well, Sky's reacting and talking normally, instead of standing so stiff and still with closed eyes. That's good enough for Russell. For all that the tunnels still feel strangely familiar and comfortable to him... the sudden bats were unexpected.

"Fair enough! They took a few people by surprise," he offers as reassurance, and gestures subtly back to the bulk of the tour group. A couple people still look shaken, and at least one kid is clamoring for the bats to come back. "Just don't let things take you funny down a side path. I think the guide's had enough, today."