[The snakes do want him to come, because Atem wants him to come. He wants Ryou to see the graveyard, wants to see if the weird calming effect helps him...and wants someone he can talk to, who can help keep Atem from getting lost in speculation about what exactly Steve suffered before he died, and comparing it to his own experiences.]

The fog's still thin, but the sun's already almost down...if you can leave, then we should get going!

And, if you need to lean on me, or rest on the way -- of course that's all right.

[He asked Ryou knowing as well as anyone what Ryou's mobility right now is like. He's prepared!

It's almost a shame Atem's both still burned about being possessed and in a body with a steep learning curve...otherwise, they could just walk it together. But it took Atem time to learn to slither, and he doubts Ryou would pick it up much faster. It's not an intuitive way to walk!

He'd say all this out loud if he were any less uncomfortable with someone else taking over his body.]