The cat had barely left before the snake appeared and cleaned. Belle was surprised at his speed, especially when he was injured.
[color=00aeef]"Oh no, thank you but I'm fine,"[/color] she said but knelt beside him, concerned.[color=00aeef] "But are you alright? You look like you are hurt. Are you in pain?"[/color] She reached a hand toward him slowly, so he could scent her hand with his tongue and hoping that he wouldn't bite her out of instinct.

Lifting her skirt a bit, she tore the bottom of her slip and started to wrap it around the deepest of his wounds.
[color=00aeef]"Have you... all of you, always been able to talk?"[/color] she asked, curious.