[ Scaranke have so many strings; largely focused in two areas: Ananke's hands and forearms where they've wound around so thoroughly that it looks like he's wearing thick gloves, and radiating into and out of his chest and spine in a starburst pattern. Presumably the latter are connected directly to Scarab's true body.

Scarab leans in to observe curiously, expression shifting like he can't quite decide whether or not he likes this ]

It is not... It appears we have sufficient time to consider, however: I will leave that to Ananke. I do not think he will select one that I find disagreeable.