Ed takes a moment to catch his breath, watching April carefully. Then he realizes something. "Dammit," he breathes. "There aren't any more shadows trying to free April. Maloker must've eaten the rest."

Which, unfortunately, probably isn't going to help, as Cipher Nine is doing his best to very thoroughly check the cave for her as they proceed. He stops in front of her. "Please. Don't make this any harder than it has to be," he tells her quietly.