Seetha closes the loop of her body around Jon. Her grip is snug, but not tight enough to hurt. She then lifts him up to a sturdy branch, and sits him beside her, not releasing him from her grip, but loosening her muscles just enough for her body to become soft and comfy. “There, isn’t this so much better?” she says. From her new vantage point, she is able to spot Jake hiding in the bush. “Come on out, young one. Not all of us snakes are monsters.” She lowers her tail to the ground, beckoning Jake over with the tip. “Please join us. It’s much safer up here too. Some of us snakes<span style="font-weight: bold">are</span>monsters, like my brother, Seathus, who’s probably lurking somewhere around here...” The sound of a twig cracking comes from behind Jake.