Likewise, Childermass nods his thanks and understanding to LeFlamme, though he won't enter the study just yet. While Syrlya heads for the door, he'll turn back to address the bunny girl and the bicorn.

"I know it may be too much to ask you both to continue along with us," he says to them. "If you would like to leave with Mr. LeFlamme, I would not blame you. I am also willing to return you to the shadows if you wish."

Or if they choose to tag along regardless, well, he won't argue with them then, either.