"I've placed strengthening spells in the ceiling and walls around it in case we do need to push on it harder later on. The key will be maintaining the safety of this space, so those of us who can, should be ready." They may be the only thing keeping this room from collapsing at some point. It could be impossible to stop it if they get there, but this is all about preparation mentality. They're both that type of man, thinking three steps ahead of the problem just in case.

Istredd's very good at thinking about worst case scenarios. He's been in enough of them at this point.

"We'll figure it out. We have enough food and water to wait out some, so we don't have to rush the problem. Not yet." That is the key part. If they push too hard, they could end it. If they take their time, even if it makes everyone more nervous, they'll get out.