Istredd was burst back by the initial explosion against the door, and ever since he has been trying to do his best to break the ward. So far, it's been impossible. He knows they will crack it eventually, there are enough minds on it, and there is no other option. But he can't tell how long they can last in there before they eventually overtake it. It's possible the only answer will be them attempting to get in on the other side, and who knows what will happen with that. He hasn't gotten a measure of Sidwell yet. A mistake.

He's wracking his brain trying to think of clever ways around it, so he's listing them at the moment, but he glances up when Jon comes over. "Well I appreciate you asking before just doing it." There was at least one person who decided punching their way out was the best option. It probably only dug them in deeper, made it harder.

"Please tell me, all ideas are on the table right now."