human
Compose a short description of a spooky stairwell in a building with sooty water and dead torches.
assistant
Runnels of stale, sooty water follow the curve of the stairway as it spirals downward, trickling audibly from step to step and slicking the stone surfaces. Dead torches lie dormant in their sconces, although sooty black stains still remain above them. The severe curve of the stairway and meager lighting from further up combine to hamper the visible area, making this an ideal spot for an ambush.