The Sentinels When all you got is hurt

"Definitely," Osprey nodded in agreement. Learning to fly had been her lifelong dream, though now she preferred to stick to the dear mother Earth. Years of experience had taught her that those, who flew the highest, usually hit the ground the hardest. Both figuratively and directly speaking. 

"Have I told you the story about shapeshifters - creatures that can turn into, whatever being they wish?" she asked, because by now there had been great many tales her children had already heard and she wanted to keep the interest fresh.