Drake stepped forward into the dim light given off by the inside of the coach, and smiled. In one hand he held the black cane that he never seemed to be without, and he tapped it on the floor once.
"Welcome" he said, "to our humble home." At this, the hall was suddenly lit by soft, glowing lights, which began to grow brighter until Shaya could see all around her. She gasped, as she realised they were in some sort of natural fortification - the chamber was in fact a large cavern, with buildings as far as her eyes could see all situated at different heights.
"I see you've redecorated" said Mick, casting an approving eye over the area; "It seems - functional" he added, pausing to gather his thoughts.