[ The snake at her shoulder today, Ryuko, is comically surprised by Hans' surprise, ducking herself behind Susato's neck and beneath her clothes. After a moment, she can feel Ryuko pop her head out on her other side, as if to check if Hans is still there.

Susato lifts a hand to her in comfort. ]

...My apologies. It was rude of me, but if you truly intend on adding a name, I admit that I am curious.

This area... It was my idea, after all.