"Well, one would assume that wee statues are made to model after something else," Xeno offers, mildly, hands still locked together but head tilting in some gesture. "In the same way stories hold a little truth to them, rumours beginning somewhere. You must look past what is initially apparent, doctor."

A beat. What were they talking about? Oh right-- "I suppose they'd like hats, wouldn't they? I don't think it would tamper with the effects of the saliva much."