[Having a front row seat to the view, Gladio uses his height to his advantage and takes in all he can see. It looks relatively easy to pass, but he knows looks can be deceiving.

He passes the borrowed axe back to Emeralda with another 'thank you' and is about to make a suggestion before Baiken ... offers to be Vanguard. He doesn't know much about her at all, but he can tell she's testier than Ravus on a bad day. So he lets her comment about no one being up to it slide.]

Pretty sure some of us would be up for it, but how can we turn down a volunteer? Take point and we'll keep our eyes peeled for surprises.

[Alright, maybe he wouldn't let it go. At least he didn't bite her head off though. Not that he would have - this wasn't the time for petty squabbles. His broadsword in hand, he prepares to follow behind, and slightly to the left of, Baiken.]