[He makes a good point, and Giorno smiles. And then he makes a stupid point, and Giorno smiles wider, calm and beatific, and clasps his hands together in front of him, bangs drifting in and out of his face.]

There's a saying . . . you wouldn't know it, but I'll teach you something easy before we get to the more difficult lessons.

[Gold Experience shifts, arms draped over Giorno's shoulders, pulls itself closer - disappears.]

Il serpe tra' fiori e l'erba giace.

[And there it is again, appearing all staccato, before him rather than behind him, still as Star Platinum now, posture relaxed and loose. Giorno tips his head slightly to one side.]

Snakes among sweet flowers do creep.

[So look before you leap.]

[This might actually be fun.]