[ unfortunately ren was, in fact, not watching that closely, still believing that he was petting a stuffed animal. it's dark, okay, how is he supposed to know that talking animals exist? ...besides morgana, anyway. but this illusion is shattered the moment the animal opens up its mouth once more, causing him to nearly jump back in shock. ]

You're— talking. [ he should have more to say about this, but because he's experienced this before, maybe he doesn't after all. ] It's just a animatronic...

[ which is weird, because animatronics don't usually grab tails. ]

I can shove it over, but it'd take you along with it. Let's see— [ he tries to pry the fingers open, but to no avail. ] How'd this happen, anyway?