"Are you afraid?" Inque chuckled darkly. She was actually quite excited to see what lay ahead for them to fight. Hopefully something strong and capable. That was the only way they were going to make it back in one piece, or at least that was the case for her rescuee.
Inque set Laurel down long enough to slither over one of the giant ants. She coated the entirety of the creature in the inky substance that made her up and once it was covered and black, she had control of the things motor skills.
"This'll be a first for you, I'm sure, but I suggest you hop on to my back and let me carry you until we find something stronger," Inque gurgled. She lowered the ant down so that Laurel could crawl on to the back and hold on.