I only have two posts in, plus something that could vaguely be called a plan.
If the main group wants to have at least some advantage, I need more than: We will explore the SE area. Of course, if that's how the plan is, it's fine by me.
There is the option of casting the alarm spell, Malius has one bonus 1st level spell, and he could choose to cast it. But it's only 20 foot radius, so the chance that a creature will walk through it is small. I need decisions by tomorrow, otherwise I'll make up my version of events.