[Maybe the sistrum rattle wasn't effective on monsters, but it was interesting to Ryou. He hadn't had much time to study it before Atem had cut it off in the first place. There had been far too much going on for him to get a good look and now that he has, it's definitely intriguing to see a bone rattle just chilling out there.

It even makes a sound that would be conducive to music! Biological instrument!]

I suppose it's for the best that you do...

[Ryou would have liked to see it in action, but mesmerizing a human probably wouldn't be a good idea at the best of times, even if you have to eat them.

At any rate, when Atem starts to peel off what remained of his shed, Ryou lets him do it on his own. They're at the end of it now, and he's fairly certain Atem can manage that last piece. If not, then of course Ryou will help him!

For the moment though, he kind of...glances at the mess of inside-out old snakeskin all over the apartment and seems to consider something.]

So...What are we going to do with all this skin? Do you...want to keep it?

[For memories?

...Ryou wants to keep it.]