It isn't half bad at all. In fact, it's all good, seeing how the staircase descends. Childermass will first see if Syrlya needs any more help, but as it's his arm and not his legs, he'll only offer if it looks like the man may be struggling. From there, it's up the stairs as quickly as sense will allow.

And there's a lot to take in, particularly how the crystal and the rose seem to interact.

"I'm not quite sure what that part up there i—" Hang on. He squints, still looking up. "Ah. Is that... the janitor?"