Maybe they are. But I didn't think it was so bad.

[Aww look at that, the blonde snake figured it out first! Very good, Ryou lets him wiggle out of the shed carefully so that the scales don't lift uncomfortably. His fingers start to wiggle under the shed, threading between the snakes and pushing up coaxingly. They have to decide to do this. Otherwise he runs the risk of damaging their scales.

Follow your buddy, guys.]

Wearing your emotions more openly can be a benefit too, Atem. It means your friends know that your motives are genuine. Maybe you can't gamble, but at least you were able to take a break. And at least people like Riley and I can tell just how much you care about us.

[He doesn't mean to bring up anything unhappy. But...he did notice how very attracted to Riley the snakes were at the investigation meeting. Atem feels a very honest, deep concern for her well-being. It's admirable. Ryou doesn't think the snakes tipping his hand in that case was so bad.]

Besides...in a few days, you'll be able to poker-face again like normal. No lasting harm done.