[Lily could explain chains more if he asks...though she isn't the best at it. She needs someone like Lottie or Master Glen...even uncle or Leo could do it better than her. Still he seems to understand enough that she is relieved to not have to spell it out too much for him.]

Mn-hm! That's right, Bandersnatch has been with me for a while.

[The chain goes to licking her hand affectionately as she says it.]

He's really strong too! Though he can't stay out long in this place...

[Lily pets the creature, knowing he might vanish any minute.]