[Ooh! Even more of a distraction from the previous topics! This visit is getting better and better.]

Ah, I see! How fascinating! They're quite beautiful, aren't they? I mean, knowing you, I shouldn't be surprised, but still....

[He'll gently run a finger along them, taking in all the detail. This really is interesting - most Sanguis tended to report 'dog' features, so seeing scales....hm!]

I wonder if they're 'fish' - think Magikarp - or 'snake' - think Ekans - scales. Either way, I think you're rather lucky. Nice and unobtrusive, and easily hidden!