And of course Marius isn't afraid! Because he is a man! And this is a squirrel.

He's just... slightly perturbed. But that's been his default state since arriving at Milliways anyway.

"Ah, yes!" The squirrel nods and takes a seat. "My name is Aloysius. I live a humble life here, as you can well see! I have no longing for finery, for fuss. But I have been charged with a wicked crime!"