"I did not expect to end up in a mine. Or to lose all sensation like this. That's not what I expect of most mines." Nathaniel figures it's pretty obvious his sense of touch is shot, based on how his limbs are dangling loosely.

Kate turns to look at the cat, hissing instinctively and then again when she realizes she can't smell anything about it. It feels unnatural. She ends up squinting in an attempt to actually figure out its appearance.