Horst laughs, delighted, at is that all? "It wouldn't seem like such a small favor were you to ask me to do the same quid pro quo. Therefore, I must be grateful for your help."

Even though Long has been, to this point, quite comfortable rolling around on the ground, Horst still has his manners. Accordingly, he lifts each foot and takes some care to wipe the soles of his shoes as he steps up onto Long's very generously sized palm. Horst settles into a crouch, not trusting himself to be able to keep his balance standing, and not wanting to have to put Long to the trouble of hanging onto him.

"Much obliged," he says, waiting to be relocated. "Is there anything I can bring for you, on a future visit?"