"... I have no idea what they sound like." Well, that plan meant very little. On the other hand, they can now say 'a nest of unidentified monsters', which is still sort of helpful.

".. so we have a nest of baby monsters, no sign of mom, and a core to find. Great." ... If there is no sign of mom, can they keep the babies? ... if the babies don't go crazy when they pick up the core.

Okay, since she's pointing that out, Duke gives her a half bow. "Do you want me to lead?"