Bramblepoint There's a new sheriff in town.

"Alya, actually," the girl corrected, remembering to speak very clearly so that Towhee would know what she was saying. How weird, not to be able to hear! Hydra soon materialized beside her, illustrating the point, and was quick to agree with Alya's mental assessment of the situation. Woah just about summed it up - Alya didn't think the why needed to be added.

"Because it's amazing, that's why," she explained, bumping her hip against Hydra's. "Maybe she can heal it and send messages with it! Or have it bring her food! Or have it spy on people for her! Or just look totally badass with it sitting on her back!"

Alya couldn't tear her eyes away from that bird. She wondered if she could use her new friend-making skills to get one of her own.