[It occurred to him long before this that it could all be a trap, a trick, and that Delight could very well be in on all of it. Even if she isn't... they've seen the Null practice deceit before, no matter how strenuously they claim that they have no need to lie.

'Don't' does not necessarily mean 'can't'.

He nods, his eyes flicking quickly about the room once more. There are little to no tactical advantages in a place like this, and his mind quickly begins working to come up with some kind of a plan.]

I doubt they'll keep us waiting for too long. We should have the stronger fighters at the front. Anyone with ranged abilities at the rear.