"Mm. I think you're right." Which it's almost tempting to give a response that is invented and wrap him up in a hug. But for the time being, no, not when the Stag's struggle are a bit more important.

So she shakes her head, talking to her new feathery adornment. "Hey buddy, find somewhere else to settle for a second?"

The bird obviously understands, so far as it goes. Taking flight in a powerful beat of wings, huge and white.

... To land on the next best perch, naturally which is Connor's shoulders.

Go figure. "Do you think yours needs help? Hooves are kind of... Well, they are fucking annoying the first time you get them."