He hit the ground hard, there wasn't any time to assess the damage before the axe wielder was bearing down on him. Just when it looked like he'd be vulnerable to the swing of that massive weapon, a dense smoke blanketed everything.

Choking a bit on the initial intake, Ratonhnhaké:ton tried to use it to his advantage. The whoosh of the axe was too close for comfort, and soon as he was certain it was no longer lingering overhead he moved to the other side of the room.

After all that, he was faced with the smug expression on his father's face. In his haste to wipe it off before, Ratonhnhaké:ton was making some critical errors.

"...................."

Yeah, don't hold your breath waiting for a thank you. At least this time he didn't bombard you with a flurry of accusations.

"We can not risk being spotted now." .. But how can I convince you that I've got this? Especially now. Clearly, the answer is to take up into those rafters you alerted me to when you hopped down, without saying another word. Working his way across the rafters, it's not long before he finds the roof. From there, it's a short flight to the watch tower, and a quick end for the look out.