[The first sign that something about Belloq's story didn't add up was the lack of torches. If Niko's hound hadn't been outside the temple, Boone might have wondered if they'd found a completely unrelated one- as unlikely as that would be. It means either Niko didn't bother using any torches, which is extremely unlikely, or that someone took them. Boone doubts it was the skeletons. Luckily, Elle brought torches along with them.

Boone isn't patient enough to wait behind while Elle checks for traps and lights the way with torches. He knows he has to be careful, but on the other hand he's anxious to find Niko and make sure he's alive. If he's been through here, any traps are likely disarmed anyway. He doesn't know where he is or if he's hurt, but if he's alive he's likely still in danger, maybe still trying to fend off monsters. He can't hear any shots being fired though, and that worries him more.

He takes some torches with him before climbing up to the first floor, and asks Linda to come with him and watch his back. The place is dark and he can already hear the skeletons and spiders lurking inside, and he knows there will be creepers too. He's still looking out for traps too, though he only knows about the ones he saw in the desert temple so he's mostly looking for dart holes in the walls, or pressure plates on the floor. He pulls out his gun and throws a torch forward, keeping his voice low.]

Watch out for creepers. Can't hear them, and they're gonna blend in here pretty well. Watch where you step, too.