The longer they took to get back up the stairs, the less sure Donnie felt about going through with this escape plan. He came up behind Tony once they were back on the main level, the sounds beyond their sight not doing much to reassure him, and he was about to shake his head with renewed rejection of this idea.

It probably showed at least a little on his face, but he cast a look back, seeking out other passages, not really finding much offered by a glance. But surely there had to be something. ...and if not, then he'd just have to double back. Donnie looked back at Tony with a hesitant nod before forcing himself to start heading deeper in before he could change his mind.