"That and a limitless supply of coffee and alcohol, sometimes in combination," Seth agrees with amusement.

Seth takes Daniel's look to mean he'd like his shoulders back now, so he stands up and liberates Daniel from the snake. Since Monty hasn't tried hiding or running away yet though, Seth doesn't put her back in her tank but rather drapes her around his own shoulders, letting her curl gently around his neck.

"Speaking of coffee," he adds, heading back towards the couch to sit down and work some more on his drink, before it gets too cold to be any good.