[ He's right. Daniel snorts instead. ]

I can think of something you might find even sadder.

[ One hand stretches out toward the bed, and a large diamondback slithers over and up until it's draped around his shoulders. ]

Knowing that two mortals who might not even be one of those horror fanatics are still at full strength and might be the only reason you live through this.

[ He strokes the head of the snake. ]

Sad, isn't it?