"So he's in a talking mood after all," Rita murmurs as she watches the bird disappear into the tree. She really didn't expect the negotiations to go this smoothly.

As discussions begin over who's heading in and who's not, Rita opts to weigh in on Lambert and Childermass's exchange. "I suppose whoever's going to update our allies ought to have one of these on hand," she suggests, holding up her own hand to indicate her texting ring. She doesn't really know who else has them, besides herself and these two. "Personally, I could go either way, but..."

Her gaze drifts to the entrance they've been invited to enter through. "I have to admit, I'm curious."