Some things could be studied and learned from but this? No this was a chunk of pure evil and there was nothing to be learned from it. Certainly they could likely discover much about the nature of evil from it but did that need discovering? The Dark Side was many things but when it was there, right in front of you in the cold light of day?
It was hardly subtle.
Cover her?
Oh by the Force she was going to do something reckless wasn't she? It was a physical anchor - they could destroy it's physical form and the Dark Side would naturally be released and dissipate over a short time! But he didn't say anything against her and instead took a step back from the alter to center himself.
In the end it turned out alright with the assistance of Hannibal as well. Shaking his head, he helped Indy up off of the ground, holding her upright so she could walk on her own with him supporting her. As he approached with her, he held out his free hand to help Hannibal up.
"You young people will be the death of me."
@Killa Ree @Mr. Teatime