He doesn't want them back... does Popp just come off as extra helpless or something? Sheesh, he was proud of what he'd managed. Siiigh, maybe if he powers them up even more it'll prove something. Or he could leave them on Seph's pillow.

But for now, snakes. Popp is also staying out of what he thinks is strike range. He's not unarmed himself, he's got his collapsible staff tucked into his belt. Does he want to use his mentor's vintage weapon from his days of heroism for snake-poking? Maybe. He's considering it.

"...So if we run into a zolom, we run back here and toss this snake in its eyes. I don't think we should eat it, if it's got venom sacs in it."