They--this might be--it would be helpful if they could make sure he knows, later, if he does not tell them to leave.

...Do--

--they can't--

--they are not supposed to want, do not want anything, but they do not...not want to stay. It does not feel a danger to themselves or him now, if they do.

They slink to the counter as soundlessly as they can manage. They're massive enough to bend over it without going behind it, trembling hand opening the drawers and compartments until they find another quill and inkwell, and retreat back to their corner and blanket.

(In their haste, they entirely forgot about closing any of it back up.)