We'll have no troubles then. [The hand drags away from Dorian's arm John tilts his head toward the house.] Unfortunately it seems as if any cloaking or illusion spells are out, they'll only sniff those too. I've seen you dance, I trust that you can step lightly.

[John likewise wears the COST uniform and is slightly resentful about it. He doesn't want to stand out of course, but this isn't a mission on behalf of COST. This is his own. He's not taking directives from them and they certainly won't be reaping any of the benefits of his efforts.

Having played the stealth game many times before, John moves quickly up the front steps to the house, keeping to the shadows. Once inside he moves to hide against a wall, the immediate barrier between the front door and bright lights of the party. The wall surrounds either side of an archway leading deeper into the house, an obstacle they'll have to face in reaching the cellar and pray they don't get caught in the spotlight.

Just as Dorian follows behind him, a spider begins skittering on the other side of the archway. Acting on instinct John reaches forward and grabs the other man by his clothes, yanking him hurriedly against the wall also to avoid detection.]