He remained below the cliff until the guards reached him.
"How will you pass the eastern guards to reach our friends?"
The second guard walked through the open door and reached for the light switch.
The guard reached for a whistle on a chain around his neck.
He slammed the door before the guards could reach her.
At least the guards have not reached this far east.
Then the guards reached a door they could not open, or at least didn't try to open.
The other guard would have reached the end of his run and turned back.
Just as the guard reached the door, Alex crashed into him.