Locke strained to look ahead, hoping to catch a glimpse of the guardian in front of them. Knowing that the cavern was familiar to Celes, Locke's urge to scout ahead was diminished until the mention of traps. He kept his eyes peeled, watching anxiously for any hint of something out of the ordinary.

"Garland could still surprise us."

Were Locke and Balthier past cordial correspondence, he would have joked with the pirate about leaving their personal issues on the airship. As it was, Locke's concentration rested on ensuring the defeat of their foe with no injury or casualty.