Algernon took that as his cue to pull his wand and start casting detection spells around the area. His scans revealed the existence of the controller crown upon the snake’s head. Briallen hissed at Sandrine who rolled her head over enough for Croaker to remove it. Sandrine gave an uncontrolled shiver as the crown’s influence left her and sat up as best she could within the confines of the hallway.