[I look forward to forthcoming mothling-related drama on Virmad's end! As well as seeing what he makes of Teo's annotations.]

Gerae accepts the hand up, smiling. He looks disarmingly open and trusting for someone with his prestidigitation skills. "I got a little sleep," he said. "I'm used to catnapping anyway--Fluffy usually wakes me when she wants something. Thank you for the bed, by the way. If I'm to be kept here, it'll make things a lot more comfortable."

After a hesitation, he adds, "I realize I have put you all into a difficult position, but--I can behave myself. Or make myself useful. It won't be the first time I've scrubbed floors, if it comes to that."