[Aaaah, it's backwards against their belly scales, aaaaah -- they react like a cat being pet backwards, and like Atem being slobbered on, which is to say, everybody's eyes go wide and twitch, and the snakes coil up protectively. They'll be good!! They'll be good!

#snegrets

Once Atem has a second to recover--]

Misbehaving snakes aside...I like being this monster type. You should give it a try, if you're curious...just be careful to do it in a rest period. You'll have to re-learn how to walk!

[He pushes himself up into the air, his body slithering around Ryou in a big, loose loop on the floor. Atem makes a full circle around the werewolf, not holding him yet, just threatening him with a cuddle.]

I'm not in any hurry to change back. I missed holding you with a snake tail, too!

[His hair-snakes uncoil themselves and lean forward with interest, tasting the air in Ryou's direction. Hugs? Hugs??]