Russell watched the creature to see how it would react. He was slightly relieved when it sat down and brushed its hand over the blankets, saying that they were soft, and warm. Russell moved to turn the lights down, dimming them to a faint glow as the creature wrapped itself in the blankets and settled down. He also flicked on a small lamp next to the couch, not sure how this creature reacted to the dark, but seeing how it didn't like the storm, he figured complete darkness was out of the question. When he returned to where the creature was bundled, he chuckled and tilted his head to the side a bit. He heard the soft chirping fade away as he assumed the creature fell asleep. Russell remained where he was, watching the swirling colours. They were fascinating, not like anything he had seen on a living creature before. He watched the creature for a few more moments before turning away.<br/><br/>Quietly he left for his own room, having grabbed his suitcase on the way. Closing the door but leaving it open a crack in case something should happen, he unzipped the bag and began sorting stuff out. The clothes would need to be washed, sure he had washed them when he could while travelling, but between flights, and dingy hotels, the washing was never of the best quality. He dumped the clothes in the hamper in the bathroom, as well as returning most the items that belonged in here, such as his toothbrush, shampoo, and such. The only item remaining was his new souvenir, a carved wooden elephant he had picked up. Picking up the box it was in, Russell carefully opened it and pulled out the figure wrapped in tissue paper and bubble wrap. He set it down on the end table for the night until he could find a spot for it on his shelves tomorrow. Taking a quick shower before bed, Russell finally settled under the covers. He wasn't sure what to expect in the morning, or even if the creature would still be there. Deciding to worry about this when the time came, he closed his eyes and slept.