Mari can sense a magical energy, but she's not sure where from. She tries to gently get Chip to leave, but it ain't happening. He perches on her shoulder
Mari sees Rowan slithering on the ground towards her-about at the exact moment Alanna does. You'd expect her to be afraid but...she just gently kneels on the ground and touches her palm to Rowan's snout. Rowan senses Mari's magical energy. She bows her head and slithers back to Alanna
When he slithered onto her hand, they're heads touched and they both greeted each other. And The snake looked at her and licked her cheek she giggled and bowed.
"He apologizes for coming in without warning and won't do it again"
