[As I can be. Diana feels that deep in her gut. She tracks the creature as it continues towards them--until it disappears. She curses, and drops to one knee, pressing her empty palm to the sand.]

It's burrowed, it's going to try to catch us from beneath. Stay close.

[She tries to feel if the sand is moving, but it's a vain endeavor; the basilisk is a stealth hunter, and will not make itself easy to detect.]

When it comes, we will have not even a moment to react. [She's certain she can get Inej out of the way, but is less certain about avoiding injury herself. She straightens, and scans the area around them.] Watch for small shifts in the sand, or vibrating pebbles. If you see them, back away.