[Ryou closes the door after Atem's in, locking it and giving his head another shake just because it feels nice to fluff his fur that way.]

It's not his fault, he couldn't choose his own monster type, but I do hope that he can afford a swap as well, for next winter. Being a demon has benefits, but...um...

[Ryou trails off suddenly, his nose twitching. Hmm. Something...is different in here, than when they left. It smells like...]

Atem? Did you...ask Mana for something?

[He remembers her scent, from when he'd extended this change.]