[likewise, Kaito pats down his own pockets, although he is already aware that doing so will turn up nothing]

'Course not. I didn't think to bring any snacks with me.

[although now he's wishing he had. with a sigh, he drops his arms to his sides and glances around the area, searching for something-- anything-- that could help them past this door]

[his eyes stop on the salamander bodies]

. . .

D'you think freaky doors with teeth like fire-breathing salamander meat?