Gyrfalcon's Keep Safe Passage

It seemed as though she appreciated his compliment, but didn't return the favor. Which was ok with Howl, he had his own self confidence complimenting him everywhere he went. She spoke of a way that would be smooth and free of the screaming birds around them. She invited him to follow her and he did, walking along side her as they weaved around the rocks that crumpled be either their feet. 

As they walked away from the birds nesting areas, their noises began to dissipate and Howl signed in releaf. For any more time spent wth those birds might have given him a head ache.