Istredd is one of the people holding onto the vines, keeping the exit open as long as he possibly can as the place explodes into chaos. It is not obvious at the moment that he is bleeding profusely from an injury in his side, due to the fact they're all disgusting from mud and dirt over the experience. The wetness of blood looks no different right then. He is leaning on one side more, but he is determined to hold out as soon as he can.

He promised Lucifer that he would get their kids out, it was his primary purpose this entire time; to keep them alive and safe, to make certain if no one else survived, they would. Istredd's been looking for them too as people hurry to escape, uncertain if they already pushed past.

There is open relief on his face as Kell and Wilhelm come into view because it means he can see for himself and know his promise is coming true. "Wilhelm, Kell, get out, now!" Istredd is commanding for the first time in his life, his voice firm.

He knows it would be hard to leave him behind, but his blue eyes blaze as they meet them both. To Kell though he gets a voice in his head, firm. Help him, Kell. You both need to survive. It's clear what he means. Kell is powerful, Wilhelm needs him more than Istredd could.