I'm working off the assumption in my last IC post that Ace wouldn't be able to see the Wolf spirit. Is that correct?
He is. But he could be anywhere in the house. I just put him in a position where he could keep a watchful eye on things, Tecumseh put him near the entrance to the kitchen. While he started off laying down pretending to doze, there is no reason his agitation couldn't get the best of him and he could start a proper patrol. And, there's no reason he needs to remain materialized other than saving a complex action when some soft (non astral) targets show up. Of course, not being
materialized when those "soft targets" have heavy weapons might also be an advantage, so again, whatever fits the narrative.
On the leaving of the traps. I have considered further and I have a concern. If our pursuers are smart (and I have no reason to believe otherwise) they'll probably surveil the place before entry, using both astral and matrix means. Once they determine we are not present, they might choose not to enter. Though, if they want to search the place for evidence and potential material components for rituals, they might not have a choice. Also, our modus operandi so far has been to torch everything, so finding the place still standing might lull them into a false sense of security. So, pros and cons, but all stuff worth considering.
I hope no one minds me discussing this OOC here first. It'll be a part of IC once we have a consensus on action, but I figure this sort of detail work makes for boring and onerous IC, so...