He turns to her, ready to clamp a hand over her mouth to silence her when he realizes she's gone as quiet as a mouse. He's both pleased and intrigued, and waits patiently for the stage hands to leave the room. They are noisy and upset a good few props without much care in their search. Eventually the sound of the door shutting heralds their departure.

Erik opens the trap door, leading her back out into the room again. He clucks quietly in dissatisfaction at the treatment of the room, turning Jacqueline's chair upright again, along with that side table. He motions for her to sit again.