[WELL that is a legitimate thing to want in this situation, so he interprets that as Elle being Very Enthusiastic About Leaving. He pushes the rest of the bottles to the side, before nodding.]

I was just about to leave myself! You're welcome to join me of course -- oh, and your friend as well.

[good thing Timcanpy is squirreled away in his pocket where it can't distract fat cats... also how is Allen gonna leave??? he doesn't seem to have anything handy with him like rope. He straightens up and peers up the chute, then looks back at Elle and holds out his hand. sTRANGER DANGER i mean]

I don't think it'll take too long to get back up there.