[ The Ring-Spirit snickers, but with a teasing grin, not an outright mocking one. He tips his head at the floor beside him. ]

Just set it there, it can wait. Not like it's ~holy~ or anything, the ground won't hurt it.

Sit with me? I'd let you in, but it really does smell vile in there. I think we need to get more salt or something, decontaminate the place.