[ Czeslaw blinks. He hadn't actually expected the creature to respond back, but once his initial shock expired, he forced himself to put a smile onto his face.

He recognized the tone of Mike's voice (not to mention, hated it too). ]

You're right. They probably wouldn't like that...

[ Mike didn't have to know there was nobody else home. A cheeky grin spread across the boy's face. ]

But you don't have to leave now, do you? I was getting so lonely, Mister. Ah, you're not a monster here to eat me though, are you?