The dark has no fear from me, mademoiselle. And with Ribbon to protect me, strong and clever, what could happen? That is something else that I will add to the notes for you, to be sure. How to tell if a snake is clever: she will look like you, Ribbon.

[Mlem, which is maybe approval? Difficult to say. Val does do the courtesy of extending his arm--and hand--so that Ribbon might be transferred to Wysteria. At first it is just a hand beside hers. Then he turns his wrist and grabs hold of her hand quite directly, so it is now a bridge.]

Go along, mon Doudou! It is safe and the hour is, apparently, too late for some!